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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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    Lead found in chicken nuggets can harm infants and young children.

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    Nuggets are from Walmart, produced on February 10,

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    Affected products are no longer for sale but may be in freezers.

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    FSIS did not initiate a recall.

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    There is no safe amount of lead exposure.

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    Consumers advised to discard or return the affected products.

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    Consult CDC for health effects related to lead exposure.

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    Contact USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline for questions.

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USDA Alerts on Lead in Walmart Chicken Nuggets

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 2, 2026

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