Costco Sued Over $5 Chicken: "No Preservatives" Claim in Question

A new lawsuit accuses Costco of misleading customers about its popular rotisserie chickens. The proposed class-action case, filed in U.S. court, targets the warehouse giant's labeling. It claims Costco engaged in false advertising by selling the $5 chickens as having "no preservatives." The legal complaint argues this description is not accurate. It states the product contains several ingredients that function as preservatives. These ingredients are used to maintain flavor and prevent spoilage. Costco has not yet publicly commented on the pending litigation. The $5 rotisserie chicken is a famous loss-leader for the company, drawing millions of customers into its stores annually. The lawsuit seeks financial damages for customers who purchased the chickens, based on the alleged misleading labeling.