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Health officials warn Texans not to eat Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets

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April 2, 2026

Update 4/7/26: The USDA has retracted this public health alert. Follow-up testing found no elevated levels of lead in the chicken nuggets. The federal government has determined this product does not pose a health concern. 

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(News Media Contact: pressofficer@dshs.texas.gov)