The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert involving frozen, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets produced by Dorada Foods after testing indicated potentially unsafe levels of lead.
Although no formal recall was initiated—because the products are no longer available for sale—officials warned that some packages may still be stored in consumers’ freezers, posing a potential risk if consumed.
The alert applies to 29-ounce bags of “Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets,” produced on February 10, 2026. The affected packages carry a “best if used by” date of February 10, 2027, along with lot code 0416DPO1215 and establishment number P-44164 printed on the back. These products were distributed to Walmart locations across the country.
The issue was discovered during routine sampling conducted by a state partner agency. FSIS has indicated that the investigation is ongoing and has not ruled out the possibility that additional products could be included in the alert.
Consumers who may still have the affected items are advised not to eat them and to dispose of them or return them according to retailer guidance.
