New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- McDonald's has pushed back strongly against a newly filed class-action lawsuit that accuses the fast-food giant of misleading customers about the contents of its popular McRib sandwich.

The complaint, filed in the Northern District of Illinois, alleges that despite its name and presentation, the McRib "does not contain any actual pork rib meat at all".

The Chicago-based company rejected the claims in a statement issued after the lawsuit became public, calling the allegations inaccurate and misleading. "This lawsuit distorts the facts and many of the claims are inaccurate. Food quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do - that's why we're committed to using real, quality ingredients across our entire men...