McDonald’s Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

In January 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against McDonald’s for allegedly falsely marketing its Mozzarella Cheese Sticks as being made with “pure mozzarella,” “real mozzarella,” and “100% real cheese” when they actually contain various filler substances, including starch. (Howe et al v. McDonald’s Corporation and Does 1-100, Case No. 16-cv-176, C. D. CA.)

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Big Mac

Class Action

Big Mac

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the product packaging contains substances that make them unsafe for humans and harmful to the environment

Quarter Pounder Burgers

Class Action

Quarter Pounder Burgers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that burgers are contaminated or are at risk of being contaminated with the bacterium E. coli

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Sandwiches

Class Action

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Sandwiches

Allegations: Marketing sandwiches as safe

Taylor Farms Onions

Class Action

Taylor Farms Onions

Allegations: Misrepresenting that products are safe

McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin Combo Meal

Class Action

McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin Combo Meal

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that breakfast combo meals come with orange juice when customers who order orange juice as part of their meal are charged an added surcharge and, as a…

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