Costco不顾含有类似防腐剂的添加剂,就4.99美元的鸡“无防腐剂”索赔提起诉讼。 Costco sued over "no preservatives" claim on $4.99 chicken despite containing preservative-like additives.

一项集体诉讼诉讼要求Costco误导客户,将其4.99美元的转盘鸡标为“没有防腐剂”,尽管含有磷酸钠和carrageenan,作为保持水分和延长储存寿命的防腐剂。 A class-action lawsuit claims Costco misled customers by labeling its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as “no preservatives” despite containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan, which act as preservatives to retain moisture and extend shelf life. 原告,两名加利福尼亚商人辩称,小印刷成分清单未能披露防腐剂功能,造成欺骗印象。 The plaintiffs, two California shoppers, argue that small-print ingredient lists failed to disclose the preservative function, creating a deceptive impression. 科斯托公司在起诉后从标志和网站上删除了与防腐剂相关的语言. Costco removed preservative-related language from signs and its website after the suit was filed. 公司维护这些成分的安全,并由食品安全当局批准。 The company maintains the ingredients are safe and approved by food safety authorities.