Consumer alert issued for frozen chicken nuggets that have unsafe lead levels

The public health alert is for 29-oz. plastic bags containing approximately 36 "Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets" (Courtesy photo)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead.

This product was sold at New Hampshire Walmart locations.

The public health alert is for 29-oz. plastic bags containing approximately 36 "Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets" with the Best If Used By date "FEB 10, 2027," lot code "0416DPO1215," and establishment number "P44164" printed on the back of the bag.

Consumers who purchased or received these chicken nuggets should check their freezers and avoid eating this product. The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

There is no safe amount of lead exposure. Exposure to even small amounts of lead may cause behavioral, developmental and health problems. Because children under age 6 are undergoing critical neurological and physical development, they are especially vulnerable to the adverse effects of lead on the body.

For additional information about this public health alert, visit the USDA website. For questions about lead exposure, contact the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health at LEADRN@dhhs.nh.gov.