Innovative Solutions International, a processor of chicken supplied Trader Joe’s with burgers produced from allegedly boneless chicken supplied by Pilgrim’s Pride. Customer complaints of bone fragments in the burgers led to Trader Joe’s cancelling a supply agreement with Innovative Solutions resulting in a November recall and eventual cancelation of future purchases by Trader Joe’s. Innovative Solutions sued Pilgrim’s Pride resulting in a verdict against the integrator with the court awarding $10 million in damages.
The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligent misrepresentation and violation of the Washington State Consumer Protection Act.