NasdaqGS:COSTConsumer Retailing
Costco Salmonella Lawsuits Put Rotisserie Chicken And Margins Under Scrutiny
Costco Wholesale faces two proposed class-action lawsuits alleging salmonella contamination at its Nebraska chicken processing facility.
The complaints claim Costco failed to adequately control contamination risks and did not disclose them to customers buying rotisserie chickens.
The cases focus on a high profile product that plays an important role in store traffic, customer loyalty, and brand perception.
For investors watching NasdaqGS:COST, the legal scrutiny arrives with the stock...