Dinosaur chicken nuggets sold at Walmart may contain lead

(WAND) - Dinosaur chicken nuggets that were sold at Walmart may have been contaminated with lead. That's according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The nuggets have not been recalled because the affected product is no longer in stores. But some people may still have the item in their freezers.

The ready-to-eat frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets were sold at Walmart locations nationwide. The chicken nuggets were manufactured by Dorada foods and sold under the Great Value brand name.

Walmart said it removed the nuggets from stores and online sales and is working with the supplier to investigate. People who bought the nuggets and still have them can take them back to any Walmart store for a refund.

According to the public health alert, the only chicken nuggets included in the alert are:

29-ounce plastic bags with approximately 36 Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets
With "best if used by" date of Feb. 10, 2027
A lot code of 0416DPO1215
And an establishment number of P44164 on the back of the bagNo recall has been issued for the Great Value dino nuggets sold at Walmart. That's because they are no longer available to purchase.

Lead exposure can be dangerous for anyone but poses unique risks to pregnant people, infants and young children, the FSIS said.

While there may be no immediate symptoms of lead poisoning in children, it can cause:

Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Stomach pain

Exposure to high levels of lead can lead to issues like learning difficulties or developmental delays. But even lower levels of lead exposure have now been linked to serious health effects