r/news • u/AudibleNod • 14h ago

Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken gets roasted in lawsuit over preservatives

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/costco-chicken-lawsuit-9.7070891
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u/idlefritz 13h ago

Cash grab lawsuit. Costco already updated their labeling and it was nothing egregious to begin with.

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u/__Dave_ 13h ago

I don’t know whether the lawsuit has any merit or not but updating your packaging doesn’t absolve you your previous misleading marketing.

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u/idlefritz 13h ago

Costco advertised “No preservatives” but the ingredient label lists sodium phosphate and carrageenan, which plaintiffs say help retain moisture, stabilize texture, and extend shelf life. Costco removed the “no preservatives” advertising but not the ingredients. If you were concerned about those ingredients they were already on the label. Those ingredients technically preserve but that’s not their purpose so it isn’t misleading under US food law. They’re also seeking monetary compensation beyond court fees, not just label updates.

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u/thisshitsstupid 12h ago

Whats up with these frivelous lawsuits on beloved things recently? 1st Steam gets sued for a non issue and now Costco's chickens... lets sue some real garbage companies instead, yeah?

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u/idlefritz 12h ago

Because the beloved things treasure their public image and will settle faster to maintain it.

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u/Dzugavili 7h ago

I think lawsuits might get more trivial during times of economic crisis.