LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Two California customers have filed a nationwide class‑action lawsuit accusing Costco of falsely advertising that its rotisserie chicken contains “no preservatives.”
The suit, filed Jan. 22 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, alleges the wholesale retailer misled “millions of shoppers” by promoting its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as preservative‑free, even though it contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan.
According to Healthline, sodium phosphate is commonly used to extend shelf life, enhance texture and help retain moisture in processed meats, cheeses and baked goods. Carrageenan, derived from red seaweed, is used to thicken and stabilize foods.
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
The complaint argues that Costco “knew or should have known that the presence of these additives would be material to reasonable consumers when making purchasing decisions.”…