"Costco's famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken is under fire in a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that the big box warehouse falsely advertised that its birds were preservative free. Two California shoppers say Costco mislead customers nationwide by prominently advertising its rotisserie chicken as containing no preservatives, while discreetly listing two added preservatives - sodium phosphate and carrageenan - in fine print in the ingredient list."
"Sodium phosphate and carrageenan are common food additives. Sodium phosphate is used to preserve moisture and enhance flavor in processed foods, while carrageenan is added to thicken and stabilize products like meats. Studies have linked excessive sodium phosphate intake to kidney strain and cardiovascular risks, and carrageenan to digestive inflammation and gut irritation. However, the Food and Drug Administration says both are safe to use at approved levels."
Two California shoppers filed a proposed class action in the Southern District of California alleging that Costco falsely advertised its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as containing 'no preservatives' while listing sodium phosphate and carrageenan in the ingredient list. The complaint claims Costco misled customers nationwide and seeks damages for alleged losses worth tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Sodium phosphate preserves moisture and enhances flavor; carrageenan thickens and stabilizes meats. Studies associate excessive sodium phosphate with kidney and cardiovascular strain and carrageenan with digestive inflammation, while the FDA deems both safe at approved levels. Costco removed the 'no preservatives' claims to align labels.
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