Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets — Health Alert Retracted (false positive)
Initial alert cited elevated trace lead levels, but follow-up testing found no contamination; result determined to be a lab false positive. No actual hazard confirmed.
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets by Great Value (Dorada Foods) on Apr 6, 2026 for Initial alert cited elevated trace lead levels, but follow-up testing found no contamination; result determined to be a lab false positive. No actual hazard confirmed without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is low risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
FSIS previously warned about possible lead contamination in Great Value Dino Shaped Chicken Nuggets, but has now retracted that alert. Extra lab testing on the original batch and other batches found no elevated lead levels. The earlier result was a lab error (false positive), not an actual problem with the food. FSIS says this product is safe and does not pose a health risk.
What to do
No action is needed. This product is safe to eat — the earlier alert has been officially withdrawn after further testing showed no contamination.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets | — | 0416DPO1215 | FEB 10 2027 | 29-oz. plastic bag, approx. 36 nuggets |
Nationwide
Sold atWalmart
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Great Value (Dorada Foods) · Report an error · Extraction confidence 95%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets by Great Value (Dorada Foods) on Apr 6, 2026 for Initial alert cited elevated trace lead levels, but follow-up testing found no contamination; result determined to be a lab false positive. No actual hazard confirmed without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is low risk.
What should I do?
No action is needed. This product is safe to eat — the earlier alert has been officially withdrawn after further testing showed no contamination.
Where was it sold?
Sold at Walmart. Distribution: Nationwide.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: 0416DPO1215. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.