Costco Rotisserie Chicken Preservatives Settlement: No Claims Process Yet
The Costco Rotisserie Chicken Preservatives Settlement does not yet have a claim form or a filing deadline listed, so claims cannot be filed today. A class action lawsuit (Johnston, et al. v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, Case No. 2 eligibility requirements are listed below.
Updated July 14, 2026
What is the Costco Rotisserie Chicken Preservatives Settlement about?
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 reportedly 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.
Who qualifies for the Costco Rotisserie Chicken Preservatives Settlement?
You may qualify for the Costco Rotisserie Chicken Preservatives Settlement if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.
- 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
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