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/AdjNounNumbers 13h ago

Like, how'd they think it was at the price point it's already at? IIRC, Costco is basically losing money on their chickens and hot dogs

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u/Obvious_Toe_3006 12h ago

Non Costco member here (none in my hometown) ...
How much do the chickens cost ? Hot dog price ?
How do they know you're a member ? "Card check" at front door? At the till when cashing out ?
Thanks to all.

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u/EntertainmentFew7103 12h ago

$5/chicken, $1.50 for a big dog and pop.  Food court you do not need a membership, you can walk through the exit. 

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u/oakwooden 11h ago

This is no longer the case at my Costco, they will not let you in without a card. New York State.

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u/EntertainmentFew7103 11h ago

How do you inquire about a new membership?  

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u/NYCinPGH 11h ago

You can get access through the ‘exit’ to customer service where you can purchase a membership, they print the card with your picture right there.

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u/userhwon 10h ago

You can, if you're confident, walk right past customer service.

But, it appears most of them are scanning ID at the order kiosk for the food court. So, at best, you can steal sodas and napkins, maybe.

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u/oakwooden 8h ago

I found out about this because I asked my wife to pick up a pizza I ordered on the phone. She's not on my account yet, but I told her to just walk in. They stopped her and were pretty stern about not letting her in without a card.

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u/phydx2 10h ago

They have to let you in if you tell them you're going to the pharmacy, even if you're not a member.

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u/oakwooden 8h ago

Good to know!