Costco Rotisserie Chicken False 'No Preservatives' Class Action (No Settlement Yet)

A class action lawsuit (Johnston, et al. v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, Case No. 3:26-cv-00403) was filed January 22, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The complaint alleges Costco falsely marketed its $4.99 Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken with 'No Preservatives' claims on in-store signage, packaging, and online despite the product containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan—both of which function as preservatives. On January 28, 2026, Costco began removing 'No Preservatives' language from warehouse signage. The case is brought by Almeida Law Group LLC on behalf of a nationwide class. This is a lawsuit, not a settlement; no claims process or payout information exists at this time. This listing may involve a proposed or pending settlement. Final approval, claim availability, eligibility, timing, and any payment depend on court approval, administrator instructions, and final settlement terms. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

• Purchased Costco's Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken in the United States while relying on the 'No Preservatives' representation
• Class action filed January 22, 2026 in S.D. Cal. (Case No. 3:26-cv-00403); no claims administrator or payout details yet