Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
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Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. These chicken nuggets were sold in Walmart stores nationwide. The affected lot number is 0416DPO1215 with a “BEST IF USED BY” date of “FEB 10 2027.”
More information about this alert is available on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website. Consumers who have purchased this product can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or discard the product. Consumers with questions can use the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
Our Mission
To increase awareness about lead poisoning in children through increased health education, community outreach, and advocacy for timely lead screenings for children in our community.
The Ventura County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) offers outreach and education about lead poisoning. It also provides nurse case management for children with lead poisoning. Lead poisoning can be harmful and negatively affect a child’s development.
We also offer community group presentations on childhood lead poisoning prevention. Contact Ventura County CLPPP at (805) 981-5291 for more information.
Contact Us
Email: clpppadministration@ventura.org
Phone: (805) 981-5291
To order educational handouts, posters, and brochures, please complete the Materials Order Form and email it to clpppadministration@ventura.org.
Visit the California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch for additional lead exposure and poisoning information.
