Walmart Chicken Nuggets Contaminated With Lead

Walmart Chicken Nuggets May Be Contaminated with Lead

Check your freezer!  Health Officials have put out the alarm that Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets may be “contaminated with unsafe levels of lead”.  There is no recall because they are no longer being sold in stores, however the public warning is being issued because they are likely still in many consumer freezers.

Health Officials discovered the high amounts of lead during a routine surveillance testing and a public warning was issued on April 1.  The Dino Chicken Nuggets, made by Dorada Foods, are sold under the Great Value brand and would have been purchased in Walmart stores nationwide.  The nuggets were found to be 5X higher in lead than the “FDA’s reference level” for children.

What Chicken Nuggets Might Be Contaminated?

• Great Value Dino Shaped Chicken Nuggets in 29oz Bags
• With “best if used by” date of Feb. 10, 2026
•  With a lot code of 0416DPO1215
• And Establishment number P44164 on the back of the bag

Here’s What To Do If You Bought These:

1. Check your freezer immediately
2. Do not consume this product
3. Throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased to receive a refund

What Symptoms To Watch For:

Lead exposure can be dangerous to everyone but especially children and pregnant people.  Lead poisoning can cause

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach Pain