What preservatives are Costco accused of using in their rotisserie chicken?

The lawsuit accuses Costco of using sodium phosphate and carrageenan in their rotisserie chicken, claiming these ingredients function as preservatives.

Why did Costco remove "no preservatives" signs from their rotisserie chicken?

Costco removed the signs to ensure consistency in labeling after facing a lawsuit that alleged the rotisserie chicken contained preservatives.

What is Costco's defense regarding the preservatives in their rotisserie chicken?

Costco states that sodium phosphate and carrageenan are used to support moisture retention, texture, and product consistency, and are approved by food safety authorities.

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Costco Chicken Lawsuit: "No Preservatives" Claim Challenged

29 Jan

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Summary

Lawsuit alleges Costco falsely advertised rotisserie chicken as having no preservatives.
Added preservatives sodium phosphate and carrageenan are cited in the legal filing.
Costco removed signage related to preservatives following the lawsuit.

Costco Chicken Lawsuit: "No Preservatives" Claim Challenged

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Costco by two California women who allege the retailer misled consumers about its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken. The plaintiffs, Bianca Johnston and Anastasia Chernov, claim the chicken is advertised as containing "no preservatives" but is actually made with sodium phosphate and carrageenan.

These ingredients, the lawsuit asserts, perform preservative functions by enhancing shelf stability, texture, and moisture retention. The plaintiffs contend that Costco's advertising violated consumer protection laws in California and Washington, leading to alleged unfair business practices and consumers paying a premium for a product not as described.