Urgent Alert Issued For Dino Shaped Nuggets
If you’ve got dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in your freezer, you may want to take a closer look before dinner.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain frozen chicken nuggets sold at Walmart under the Great Value brand due to possible contamination with unsafe levels of lead.
What Product Is Affected
The alert specifically applies to:
- 29-ounce bags of Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets
- Best if used by date of February 10, 2027
- Lot code 0416DPO1215
- Establishment number P44164
The nuggets were produced on February 10, 2026, and shipped to Walmart stores nationwide.
While the product is no longer available for purchase, officials say some may still be sitting in home freezers.
Why This Alert Is Serious
According to federal officials, the nuggets may contain lead levels significantly above recommended limits.
Health experts warn there is no safe level of lead exposure. The amount detected could be up to five times higher than the interim reference level for children.
Lead exposure is especially dangerous for young children, infants, and pregnant women, as it can impact brain development and cause long-term health issues.
Why There Was No Recall
A formal recall was not issued because the product is no longer being sold in stores.
However, the concern remains for any packages that may still be stored at home, which is why the alert was issued.
What You Should Do Right Now
If you have these nuggets in your freezer, do not eat them.
Officials say you should either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking the packaging details before preparing any frozen chicken products, especially those marketed toward kids.
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