McDonald's and Five Guys Facing Cheeseburger Lawsuit
Lawsuit Alleges Cheeseburgers Contain Horse Meat
McDonald's and Five Guys are facing a lawsuit that alleges their cheeseburgers contain horse meat.
The lawsuit was filed by a group of consumers who claim they were misled by the restaurants' advertising, which they say led them to believe they were eating 100% beef cheeseburgers.
The lawsuit alleges that the restaurants' cheeseburgers actually contain horse meat, which is not listed on the ingredients list.
Horse Meat Found in Fast Food Cheeseburgers
The lawsuit comes after a study by the University of Guelph found that horse meat was present in 10% of fast food cheeseburgers tested.
The study found that the horse meat was likely added to the cheeseburgers as a way to reduce costs.
Horse meat is generally cheaper than beef, and it can be difficult to distinguish from beef when it is ground.
McDonald's and Five Guys Deny Allegations
McDonald's and Five Guys have both denied the allegations made in the lawsuit.
McDonald's has said that its cheeseburgers are made with 100% beef, and that it does not use horse meat in any of its products.
Five Guys has also said that its cheeseburgers are made with 100% beef, and that it does not use horse meat in any of its products.
Lawsuit Could Have Widespread Implications
The lawsuit could have widespread implications for the fast food industry.
If the lawsuit is successful, it could lead to more consumers being skeptical of the ingredients in their food.
It could also lead to more lawsuits being filed against fast food restaurants.
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