The Texas Department of State Health Services announced on Apr. 2 that Texans should not eat Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets with a best by date of Feb. 10, 2027, due to possible contamination with a high level of lead.
The warning is important because lead exposure can be dangerous, especially for children under six years old and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. There is no safe level of lead in food, and consuming contaminated products can pose serious health risks.
Officials said the affected chicken nuggets were sold in 29-ounce bags through Walmart stores nationwide. The contamination was discovered during routine public health sampling. “There is no safe level of lead in food, and exposure to lead presents the greatest risk to children under six years of age and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant,” the department said.
The Texas Department of State Health Services stated that all affected packages have been removed from store shelves, but consumers might still have them at home. People who purchased these chicken nuggets are advised not to eat them and should either throw them away or return them to the store where they were bought.
Photos showing the packaging—including the best buy date “FEB 10 2027,” lot code “0416DPO1215,” and establishment number “P44164”—are available through the United States Department of Agriculture website. Texans can stay informed about future food recalls by visiting the recall section on the Texas Department of State Health Services website.
