Dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets contaminated with lead

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, the department is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. The chicken nuggets were produced on Feb. 10, 2026 and were sold under Walmart’s brand Great Value in 29-oz. plastic bags with “BEST IF USED BY” date “FEB 10 2027.” Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.