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Health Alert Issued for Lead Contamination in Walmart's Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets

KTSM••Adoreil Ayoubgoulan
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A public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold under a Walmart brand. Testing revealed that these products may contain unsafe levels of lead, posing a potential health risk to consumers. This alert affects shoppers nationwide, urging them to check their freezers for the affected items. Consumers are advised to discard any nuggets that may be impacted to ensure safety.

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