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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>Burger King must face a lawsuit that alleges it makes its Whopper burger appear larger on its menus than it is in reality, a US judge has ruled.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit accuses the fast food giant of misleading customers by showing the burger with a meatier patty and ingredients that “overflow over the bun”.<\/p>\n

“The plaintiffs’ claims are false,” Burger King told the BBC.<\/p>\n

Rivals McDonald’s and Wendy’s are facing a similar lawsuit in the US.<\/p>\n

The class action lawsuit against Burger King alleged that the Whopper was made to look 35% larger, with more than double the amount of meat compared to what was actually served to customers.<\/p>\n

Burger King had earlier argued that it was not required to deliver burgers that look “exactly like the picture”.<\/p>\n

In the ruling, US District Judge Roy Altman said it should be left to jurors to “tell us what reasonable people think”.<\/p>\n

However, he dismissed claims that Burger King misled customers with its television and online advertisements.<\/p>\n

“The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of Whopper sandwiches we serve to guests nationwide,” a Burger King spokesperson said in a statement after the ruling.<\/p>\n

Lawyer Anthony Russo, who represents the plaintiffs, did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment.<\/p>\n

The Burger King website describes the Whopper as “The burger to rule them all”, that contains a “real meaty” beef patty, among other ingredients.<\/p>\n

Other fast food chains have recently faced legal challenges over claims of false advertising.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Taco Bell was sued in the US for selling pizzas and wraps which allegedly contained half the filling that was advertised.<\/p>\n

Last year, a man in New York proposed a class-action lawsuit against McDonald’s and Wendy’s, in which he accused the two companies of unfair and deceptive trade practices.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit alleged that McDonald’s and Wendy burgers in marketing materials were at least 15% larger than they were in real life.<\/p>\n

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