{"id":27199,"date":"2026-11-01T04:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T04:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/mcdonalds-must-face-lawsuit-over-mcrib-judge-rules-nbc-news\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T04:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T04:19:38","slug":"mcdonalds-must-face-lawsuit-over-mcrib-judge-rules-nbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/11\/01\/mcdonalds-must-face-lawsuit-over-mcrib-judge-rules-nbc-news\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald\u2019s must face lawsuit over McRib, judge rules – NBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A federal judge on Friday rejected McDonald\u2019s request to dismiss a proposed class action accusing it of defrauding consumers about the content of its McRib sandwich.
The plaintiffs accused McDonald\u2019s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor.
Consumers said McDonald\u2019s actual use of lower-grade pork products including shoulder, heart, tripe or stomach caused them to overpay for the McRib, one of its most expensive menu items.
While dismissing some claims, U.S. District Judge April Perry in McDonald\u2019s hometown of Chicago called it premature to accept the company\u2019s argument that no reasonable consumer could expect the McRib to contain rib meat.
She said McDonald\u2019s website describes the sandwich only as containing pork, and reasonable consumers need not do research before buying a $7 fast-food sandwich.
The judge also said ads highlighting the meat\u2019s rib-like shape could support a claim of intent to defraud, though further proof was needed.
\u201cPlaintiffs\u2019 proffered understanding of \u2018McRib\u2019 is not unreasonable or fanciful,\u201d Perry wrote.
McDonald\u2019s has sold the McRib periodically since 1981.
It contended that distinctive product names do not fool reasonable consumers, and the plaintiffs\u2019 preference for a certain cut of pork \u201cdoesn\u2019t turn McDonald\u2019s truthful marketing into consumer fraud.\u201d
In a statement, McDonald\u2019s maintained that it does not use hearts, tripe or stomach in the McRib, and has always been transparent about its ingredients. \u201cThis lawsuit distorts the facts and the claims are meritless,\u201d it added.
Thiago Coelho, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said his clients will continue seeking accountability for deceptive marketing.
Fast-food chains have faced other lawsuits over product depictions in ads and on menu boards.
These include cases<\/a> accusing McDonald\u2019s, Burger King and Wendy\u2019s of making burgers appear larger than they actually are.
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