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Health Alert: Lead Contamination in Walmart Chicken Nuggets

4/2/2026

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Authorities issued a public health alert for Walmart's Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets due to potential lead contamination.
The nuggets produced on February 10, 2026 may contain lead at five times the level deemed safe for children.
The 29-ounce bags have a February 10, 2027 date and lot code 0416DPO1215, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service investigating.

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Authorities issued a public health alert for Walmart's Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets due to potential lead contamination.
The nuggets produced on February 10, 2026 may contain lead at five times the level deemed safe for children.
The 29-ounce bags have a February 10, 2027 date and lot code 0416DPO1215, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service investigating.