Some dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart could possibly contain high levels of lead, health officials warn.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Tuesday for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide.
The nuggets might be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead, according to the alert.
A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Customers are urged to check their freezers.
The alert applies to:
- 29-oz. bag Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets
- Produced Feb. 10, 2026
- Best if used by date Feb. 10, 2027
- Back of bag contains lot code 0416DPO1215 and establishment number P44164
During routine surveillance sampling conducted by a state partner, the nuggets were found to contain as much as five times higher than the Food and Drug Administration’s benchmark for lead.
Lead is especially dangerous for pregnant women, infants, and young children because it can harm developing brains and nervous systems, sometimes causing lasting problems. There is no safe amount of lead exposure.
If you have these nuggets in your freezer, throw them away or return them to the place you bought them.
More information on the health alert
