Joke #1: Costco has been sued for claiming its Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken is “preservative-free,” despite containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan. Costco reportedly sold 137 million units of the birds in 2023 but since the lawsuit, not everyone is singing its praises. Costco said it has since removed references to preservatives from its signage and online materials.
…Experts praised Costco for bravely deleting the false language instead of removing the harmful chemicals.
Joke #2: When the CEO of Costco was informed of the issue he reportedly exclaimed: “Oh no! People are actually EATING those fuckin’ things???”
Joke #3: Within minutes of the lawsuit being filed, Costco’s legal department became enraged and threatened to cut off all the free samples.
Joke #4: As part of the proposed settlement offer, plaintiffs would receive a 15% discount on a bulk package of 25 lawn mowers.
Joke #5: Commentators say this just proves the state of the world today — when you can’t even trust a $5 chicken served in a heated plastic bag.