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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The USDA issued a public health alert for lead contamination in Walmart's Great Value chicken nuggets.
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The affected chicken nuggets were produced on February 10, 2026, and have a 'best if used by' date of February 10, 2027.
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FSIS did not request a recall as the products are no longer available for purchase but may still be in consumers' freezers.
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Lead exposure is particularly harmful to pregnant women, infants, and young children, affecting brain and nervous system development.
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Consumers are advised to discard or return the affected products and can contact USDA for further information.