Washington (WDNews) — Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers after a public health alert was issued for frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the ready-to-eat nuggets may contain unsafe levels of lead. While the product is no longer available in stores, officials are concerned it may still be in homes.
The alert applies to 29-ounce bags of “Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets” produced on Feb. 10, 2026. The packages carry a “Best If Used By” date of Feb. 10, 2027, lot code 0416DPO1215, and establishment number P-44164 on the back of the bag.
According to FSIS, the products were distributed to Walmart locations across the country. The issue was discovered during routine testing by a state partner, and the investigation is ongoing.
Health officials warn that lead exposure can be especially dangerous for children, pregnant women, and developing babies. There is no safe level of lead exposure, and the amount found in the nuggets could be up to five times higher than federal safety guidance for children.
Consumers are urged not to eat the product. FSIS says the nuggets should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Anyone with questions can contact Dorada Foods at [email protected]. Consumers can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or file a complaint online through the FSIS website.
