Tyson Recalls Dino Chicken Nuggets After Consumers Report Metal Pieces

Tyson Foods announced that it is voluntarily recalling almost 30,000 pounds of its famous (and delicious) dinosaur-shaped nuggets this weekend after some consumers reported finding little bits of metal in their patties.

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Based on reporting by gizmodo.com.