Archive · 5 Jan 2026
McDonald's Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over McRib Ingredients
McDonald's is being sued by four people who say the McRib sandwich is not made with real pork ribs.
They think the name and price of the sandwich trick people into thinking it has better meat.
McDonald's says the sandwich is made with pork and they have always been honest about the ingredients.
The lawsuit wants money back for people who bought the McRib in the last four years and wants McDonald's to stop what they say is false advertising.
McDonald's faces a class-action lawsuit over the McRib sandwich's ingredients.
Plaintiffs allege the McRib does not contain actual pork rib meat.
McDonald's denies the allegations, stating the McRib is made with 100% pork.
The lawsuit was filed on 23 December in the Northern District of Illinois.
Plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and injunctive relief for alleged deceptive advertising.
- Who
- McDonald's and four plaintiffs
- What
- Class-action lawsuit over McRib ingredients
- When
- Filed on 23 December
- Where
- Northern District of Illinois
- Why
- Plaintiffs allege McRib does not contain actual pork rib meat
- Company
- McDonald's
- Product
- McRib
- Plaintiffs
- Four individuals
- Filing Date
- 23 December
- Jurisdiction
- Northern District of Illinois
- McRib Ingredients
- Seasoned boneless pork patty, BBQ sauce, onions, pickles, toasted bun
- Plaintiffs' Allegations
- McRib does not contain actual pork rib meat
- McDonald's Response
- Denies allegations, claims McRib is made with 100% pork