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Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges McDonald's Misled on McRib

1/5/2026

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A federal class-action lawsuit was filed on December 23, 2025, in Illinois alleging that McDonald's misleads customers about the McRib sandwich.
Plaintiffs claim the marketing implies the sandwich contains real pork rib meat.
The sandwich actually uses restructured pork from various parts.
The suit seeks class certification for McRib purchasers over the last four years.
McDonald's denies the claims, stating the McRib is made with 100% boneless pork.

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A federal class-action lawsuit was filed on December 23, 2025, in Illinois alleging that McDonald's misleads customers about the McRib sandwich.
Plaintiffs claim the marketing implies the sandwich contains real pork rib meat.
The sandwich actually uses restructured pork from various parts.
The suit seeks class certification for McRib purchasers over the last four years.
McDonald's denies the claims, stating the McRib is made with 100% boneless pork.