McRib

What to know

• Judge April M. Perry ruled the consumer deception lawsuit can move forward. Oct 31
• The suit alleges the McRib’s name and appearance suggest pork rib meat, though it’s made from pork shoulder. Oct 31
• A district judge in Chicago permitted a class‑action suit claiming the McRib is misrepresented. Oct 31
• Plaintiffs say the sandwich uses restructured meat from lower‑grade pork, not actual rib meat. Oct 31
• McRib is currently sold in Central America and was posted by McDonald’s Guatemala on Instagram. Oct 26