India, Jan. 5 -- McDonald's has issued a statement after being sued for allegedly "deceiving" customers about the McRib sandwich. The fast-food giant is facing a lawsuit that claims its popular menu item "does not contain any actual pork rib meat at all," according to NBC Chicago.

Four individuals filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois on December 23, claiming that McDonald's "knowingly markets the sandwich in a way that deceives reasonable customers." According to the company's official website, the McRib sandwich consists of "seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and tangy pickles, all served on a toasted homestyle bun."

However, the lawsuit alleges that "the name 'McRib' is a de...