What’s Really Inside the Patty?
The plaintiffs contend the McRib patty is composed exclusively of lower-quality pork products, including pork shoulder and internal organs such as heart, stomach, and tripe. They argue that marketing such a product as a “rib” sandwich crosses the line from creative branding into consumer deception.
What the Plaintiffs Are Seeking
The lawsuit accuses McDonald’s of violating consumer protection statutes and seeks damages, restitution, and injunctive relief, potentially forcing changes to how the McRib is marketed in the future.
As the McDonald’s McRib sandwich lawsuit moves forward, the case threatens to put one of fast food’s most famous limited-time offerings under a legal microscope — and asks whether nostalgia and clever naming can outweigh what’s actually on the bun.
