Chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product

Chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product nationwide

The chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product involves dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold across the country.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is warning consumers to check their freezers for Great Value Dino Nuggets, according to USDA FSIS public health alert.

The products are no longer in stores, so no formal recall has been issued.

Chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product over contamination

The chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product comes after concerns about contamination.

Officials say the nuggets may contain elevated levels of lead, discovered during routine testing.

The product was manufactured by Oklahoma-based Dorada Foods and includes specific lot codes and packaging details, according to FDA food safety guidance on lead exposure.

Manufacturer: Oklahoma-based Dorada Foods Packaging: 29-ounce plastic bags (containing approximately 36 nuggets) Lot Code: 0416DPO1215 Establishment Number: P44164 (found on the back of the bag) Best If Used By Date: Feb. 10, 2027

Chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product with safety warning

The chicken nugget health alert issued for Walmart product includes warnings for vulnerable groups.

Lead exposure can be especially dangerous for children and pregnant women, potentially causing long-term health issues.

Consumers are urged to discard the product or return it for a refund and contact a healthcare provider if exposure is suspected, according to CDC lead exposure safety information.

For more information, you can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email Dorada Foods at john.patrick@lopezdorada.com

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