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Costco rotisserie chicken preservatives lawsuit, not yet taking claimants
Last checked August 30, 2026
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 says the $4.99 Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken carried 'No Preservatives' claims while containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan, which the plaintiffs say act as preservatives.
No claim form exists. The source page shows no settlement, administrator, or deadline. Sign-up would follow only a court-approved settlement.
Questions about the Costco Rotisserie Chicken Preservatives case
Can I claim money from the Costco rotisserie chicken lawsuit?
Not today. Johnston v. Costco remains a pending lawsuit with no settlement, fund, or claim form as of August 30, 2026. If it settles, an administrator would post a free claim form and notify the class.
What ingredients are at issue in the Costco chicken case?
Sodium phosphate and carrageenan. The plaintiffs say both function as preservatives, which they argue contradicts the 'No Preservatives' marketing. No court has decided that question.
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