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Legal ruling allows 'boneless' label for wings with bones inside
In a closely split 4-3 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that finding bone fragments in 'boneless chicken wings' does not constitute a legal breach of duty by the seller. The court reasoned that consumers should reasonably anticipate such occurrences, given that the meat still originates from a chicken, a naturally bony animal.
Justice Joe Deters, writing for the majority, emphasised that it is not the restaurant’s responsibility to prevent every potential hazard when the risk is inherently linked to the product.
The ruling establishes a legal precedent regarding consumer expectations and food safety, particularly for processed meat products. The court's stance is that while 'boneless wings' may be marketed as bone-free, they are typically made from chicken breast or other parts where bone residue may still be present.
Would you still feel confident ordering boneless wings, knowing they might contain bone fragments?
