Dino Chicken Nuggets Sold at Walmart May Have High Levels of Lead, Officials Say
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert warning that certain Great Value brand dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart may contain unsafe levels of lead.
- The affected product includes 29-ounce bags of fully cooked chicken breast nuggets with a "best if used by" date of Feb. 10, 2027, lot code 0416DPO1215, and establishment number P44164, produced on Feb. 10, 2026.
- No recall has been issued because the product is no longer sold in stores, but officials warn consumers may still have the nuggets in their freezers and advise against consumption due to potential lead contamination.
- Lead exposure is particularly dangerous for children, pregnant women, and those who could become pregnant, with potential symptoms including loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, and developmental issues from high or even low-level exposure.
- Consumers who have the affected nuggets should either dispose of them safely or return them to Walmart for a refund.
