Health officials are asking people to throw out certain batches of Walmart dino nuggets that may be in their freezer because they may contain lead.
If you bought dinosaur chicken nuggets at Walmart recently, you might want to check your freezer. Federal and state health officials say a batch of the popular nuggets may be contaminated with lead.
The alert is for the 29-ounce Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets that come in plastic bags, the state department of health said. The potentially contaminated batches have a use by date of Feb. 10, 2027, the lot code “0416DPO1215,” and establishment number “P44164” printed on the label, the N.H department of health said in a news release Friday.
The product was sold at New Hampshire Walmart locations, and consumers who bought the nuggets should throw away or return the them to the store for a refund. The contaminated product is no longer sold at stores, federal officials said.
Even in small quantities, lead can cause serious health issues. Children exposed to lead can develop behavioral, as well as speech and hearing problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children under 6 are especially vulnerable, the agency says.
Lead exposure in adults can cause high blood pressure, kidney problems and cognitive decline. Those who may be pregnant are at especially high risk, per the agency.
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