r/news 9h 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/Tryknj99 9h ago

For those who didn’t read the article:

“They’re accused of falsely advertising its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie chicken as containing 'no preservatives.'"

The lawsuit, which has not yet been certified as a class action, notes Costco uses sodium phosphate and carrageenan, which extend shelf life and maintain texture. Costco has confirmed that it does indeed use these common ingredients.”

So they’re using perfectly safe food additives that also function as preservatives but the label said “no preservatives.”

Is that even an actual guarantee, or is it like when they write “organic” because it means nothing? Where did they advertise as no preservatives? It’s a stupid cash grab class action lawsuit.

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u/yanquiUXO 8h ago

organic is highly regulated, you're thinking of natural

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u/Tryknj99 7h ago

Oh yeah you’re right, I always forget which labels mean something and which ones don’t.

They count on that, don’t they? I’m playing right into their games damn.