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USDA Alerts on Lead in Walmart Chicken Nuggets

Detected lead could be up to five times FDA’s interim reference level for children

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A national public health alert has been issued due to unsafe lead levels found in Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets, sold at Walmart. Produced on February 10, 2026, with a 'best if used by' date of February 10, 2027, these products are not currently available in stores but may still be in consumer freezers. Pregnant women, infants, and young children are particularly at risk from lead exposure. The USDA advises discarding the nuggets and contacting relevant authorities for further information.

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USDA Alerts on Lead in Walmart Chicken Nuggets

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

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