Costco Chicken Lawsuit Sparks Outrage Over Preservatives
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in California alleges Costco has misled customers by advertising its rotisserie chickens as containing “no preservatives.” The lawsuit claims Costco uses ingredients like sodium phosphate and carrageenan, which extend shelf life and maintain texture, contradicting the “no preservatives” claim. While these ingredients are approved and considered safe, the plaintiffs argue it is unlawful and misleading advertising. Costco has since removed “no preservatives” references from its labeling and signage, stating the ingredients are used for moisture retention and texture consistency.
John Q. Hosedrinker