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McDonald's faces McRib fraud lawsuit as US judge rejects bid to dismiss consumer claims

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A proposed class action against McDonald's regarding the McRib sandwich was allowed by a US federal judge. The judge found that the claims about misleading ingredient representation needed further examination. Consumers allege they were led to believe the sandwich contained expensive rib meat rather than lower-grade pork. McDonald's maintains that it has been transparent about its ingredients and denies the allegations.

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  1. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    McDonald's McRib Marketing Faces Scrutiny After Judge Rejects Bid To End Consumer Deception Case

    A federal judge has allowed consumer deception, fraud and unjust enrichment claims over McDonald's McRib marketing to continue, while dismissing five other claims without prejudice.

  2. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    McDonald's faces McRib fraud lawsuit as US judge rejects bid to dismiss consumer claims

    A proposed class action against McDonald's regarding the McRib sandwich was allowed by a US federal judge. The judge found that the claims about misleading ingredient representation needed further examination. Consumers allege they were led to believe the sandwich contained...