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Non Toxic Dinnerwear – Which Dinnerware Is Lead-Free?
Surprisingly, most dinnerware contain lead or cadmium. Who would have thought that those plates with pretty, colorful designs or grandmother’s expensive antique china can leach a lot of lead or cadmium during food is being served in them? One of the Vintage Mikasa’s fine china, Optima plate was found to have 45,300 ppm lead. One of Pottery Barn’s white ceramic plate was found to have 363 ppm lead. Levels in the 90 ppm range or below are considered lead-safe although it is not lead-free. 45,300 or even 300 ppm seems to be a high number to have in our dinnerware! WTHR, Indianapolis News did the investigation of lead in plates, bowls and mugs. Of the 315 plates, 36% exceeded 300 ppm. One out ten dishes contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead and several of them had 100,000 ppm. Eating out of these dishes for a long time can have accumulation of lead in the body and can cause lead poisoning. Young children are more vulnerable. In this post, I share with you how dinnerware can be toxic and what lead-free, non toxic dinner ware is available.
How Dinnerware Can be Toxic
Lead is used in the glazes or decorations on the surface of dishes to make dishes durable and to make colored glazes bright and shiny. Cadmium is used to give dishes bright colors such as bright yellow or orange color to glazes. There is a high chance that ceramic, porcelain, china or bone china will contain lead or cadmium since they all use glaze and often lead and cadmium are used in the glaze. Lead and cadmium are easily found in vintage china, Mexican terra cotta, decorated asian plates, handcrafted or brightly colored dinnerware or dinnerware with decals on the surface. However, these are not the only kinds of dishes you can find lead or cadmium. Whether dishes are plain white or colorfully decorated, they can contain lead or cadmium. Expensive china is not an exception.
These dishes with lead or cadmium can leach lead or cadmium while food is served in them. They will leach more and faster if acidic food is being served. Soy sauce, apples, citrus fruits, tomatoes, pasta dishes with tomato sauce and salad dressing are considered to be acidic food. If a dish has a chip or its glaze is worn out due to frequent dishwashing in the dishwasher, it will leach more as well. Microwaving food in the dishes that may contain lead will also accelerate leaching of the lead.
Dinnerware Materials
Dinnerware is usually made of melamine (plastic), ceramic (earthward or stoneware), vitrified glass, porcelain (porcelain or china) or bone china. Let’s take a look if each of them contains lead or cadmium.
Melamine (Plastic)
I am not a fan of plastic due to its toxic nature so I will not be recommending any plastic dinnerware. Melamine is combined with formaldehyde to form the hard plastic tableware. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. Therefore, plastic should be avoided.
Ceramic (Stoneware or Earthware)
I don’t like ceramic dinnerware since ceramic can contain lead and cadmium in their glazes, clay and paint. Dinnerware with small traces of lead or cadmium is allowed to be sold in the United States. This lead or cadmium can leach when microwaving or serving acidic food in the dish. If the dish has a chip or cracks, it can leach lead as well. After ceramic dinnerware has been in the dishwasher many times, the glaze will break down over time and the leaching will become easier.
Porcelain or China
Porcelain or china is made of a fine-particle clay in high temperature. FDA began testing dinnerware for safety starting 1970. Therefore, china made before 1970 will contain high levels of lead so avoid using antique china. Some chinas have a gold, silver or platinum borders and decorations and they can leach lead or cadmium from these borders and decals.
Bone China
Expensive china or even bone china which is made partly from animal bones are not an exception. They will most likely contain lead or cadmium in the colourful patterns or decals. Some plain white chinas also contain lead since glaze is also used.
Glass
Glass material is not all safe either. Glass has been known to be the safest material to store food. I store all my food in glass. However, Dr Andrew Turner of the University of Plymouth, UK tested a range of glass products and more than 70 percent of the 72 products tested contained lead and cadmium. These toxicant were found in both the paint and glaze of decorated glassware and both on the outside of the glassware and around the rim.
Normally, lead is not put into the glass as an ingredient to make a glass product. The only glass product that is made of lead is leaded crystal. Leaded crystal is dangerous since it can leach large amount of lead. Storing an acidic drink such as wine in leaded crystal wouldn’t be a good idea. Usually, soda lime glass or borosilicate glass is used in most glassware. Since lead and cadmium are found in glass when it is colored or painted with decorations, avoid glassware with the paint or decorations. Plain, clear glass would be the best option.
Non Toxic Dinnerware
It was not easy to find dinnerware with no lead and cadmium since manufacturers do not list if the dish has lead or not. However, I did find some lead test results on internet from Tamara Rubin, the founder of the Lead Safe America Foundation. She tested whole bunch or dinnerware and glassware for lead and cadmium and listed the results. Dinnerware listed below have no lead or cadmium in the dishes according to Tamara Rubin.
Corelle Livingware Winter Frost White Glass Dinner Set – Non Toxic Dinnerware
Corelle Winter Frost White glass dinner set is light and extremely durable. It is break and chip resistant. This set has 18 pcs (for 6 people).
It is made in USA and lead and cadmium free.
Corelle Winter Frost White Dinnerware Set 38 Pieces – Non Toxic Dinnerware
Corelle Winter Frost White Dinnerware Set has 38 pieces (for 12 people).
It is made in USA and lead and cadmium free.
Corelle Embossed Bella Faenza 16 Piece Dinnerware Set – Non Toxic Dinnerware
Corelle Embossed Bella Faenza Dinnerware Set has 16 pieces (for 4 people.)
It is made in USA and lead and cadmium free.
Lenox Opal Innocence Platinum-Banded Bone China – Non Toxic Dinnerware
Lenox Opal Innocence Platinum-Banded Bone China is crafted from Lenox fine bone china.
It is made in USA and lead and cadmium free.
Sur La Table Bistro 24-Piece Dinnerware Set
Sur La Table Bristro Dinnerware Set has 24 pieces in the set.
It is made in Turkey and lead and cadmium free.
Libbey Crisa Moderno Dinner Plate – Non Toxic Dinnerware
Libbey Crisa Moderno Dinner Plate is a clear glass plate.
It is made in USA and lead and cadmium free.
Anchor Hocking 8-Inch Presence Glass Salad Plate, Set of 12 – Non Toxic Dinnerware
Anchor Hocking Glass Salad Plate is also clear glass.
It is made in USA and lead and cadmium free.
Duralex Lys 8 Inch Clear Calotte Plate
Duralex Clear Calotte Plate is more resistant to breakage and chipping than normal glass.
It is made in France and lead and cadmium free.
Final Thoughts
Lead or cadmium leaching out of the dinnerware is not something many people think about. It is unfortunate that just about everything around us can be toxic including our dinnerware! Dishes made with ceramic, porcelain or china can contain lead or cadmium since glaze is used. Whether the dish is plain white or with colorful decorations, lead or cadmium can be present. For glass material, colors or decorations on the glass may contain lead or cadmium. Therefore, plain clear glass will be the safest option for glassware.
Dinnerware listed above is all cadmium and lead-free. My favourite is Corelle Livingware Winterfrost White Dinnerware set. Corelle Vitrelle® glass is lightweight & break and chip resistant. Corelle dishes are thin and translucent as fine china, yet extremely stronger. It is great for every day use. I also like Lenox Opal Innocence Platinum Banded Bone China set. Not all Lenox products are lead-free but this dinnerware set is. It is elegant and great for formal dining. Bone china is lighter and thinner but stronger and more durable than porcelain. I am glad I found these dinnerwares that are safe from lead and cadmium. Since dinnerware is used everyday, using a non toxic tableware is essential for me. I have been using Corelle Livingware Winterfrost White Dinnerware set and it has been great so far. I will be writing a review about it later.
If you are interested in non toxic cookware, please read my previous post, ‘Non Toxic Cookware Guide – What Is The Healthiest And Safest Cookware?‘
If you are interested in pressure cooker, Instant Pot, please read my post, ‘Non Toxic Pressure Cooker – Is Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Non Toxic?‘
If you are interested in non toxic rice cookers, please read my post ‘Non Toxic Rice Cookers – Rice Cookers With A Stainless Steel Inner Pot‘.
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Hi Isabelle – the new Fiestaware plates are not generally lead and cadmium free. They are marked lead-free and often tested positive for both lead and cadmium. I put them in my “lead-safe” category. Please look over the Fiesta posts on my site for more information on that.
Hi Tamara! Thanks for your comment.
For Fiestaware plates and bowls, I was going by your test here.
https://tamararubin.com/category/fiestaware/
I guess all other Fiestaware has lead and cadmium other than the ones that are listed then.
Good to know. Thank you!
Hi Ladies, I just bought all fiesta dishes in white because they said Lead Free, now your saying they have lead. ..Who am I to believe. Thanks , Sandie
Hi Sandie,
According to Tamara Rubin, some modern Fiesta dishes she has tested had no lead. However, not all of the ” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>new Fiesta pieces that she has tested (They were marked lead free) have been 100% Lead-free. Hope this helps.
What are your thoughts on Fully Alumina Vitrified dinneware. Its made with aluminum oxide for strength. Can the aluminum leach out? The specific brand I Iooked at is from the company Made in.
thanks, Jamie
Hi Jamie,
Aluminum Oxide (Alumina) is used in a glaze. If the glaze is not properly melted or contains inadequate glass former and alumina, the glaze can leach alumina. However, I am not sure how the Fully Alumina Vitrified dinner ware is formulated and made. Therefore, I can not say it leaches alumina or not. Ceramic or Clay glazes can also contain lead. However, we can’t be sure if the glazes contain lead or not until they are tested. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your post. I’ve been using Fiesta dinnerware for years mainly because it is lead-free.
Also I have a whole post about how using a LeadCheck swab is NOT a good way to test dishes, in fact it most cases they do not work on dishes. In any case they only test for lead. They do not test for cadmium. https://tamararubin.com/2017/02/leadcheck-dishware/
Thank you for linking to my blog.
Tamara
That’s good to know as well. Thank you, Tamara!
Hi, I was just researching the sage options you listed and it looks like corelle does not guarantee their products to be lead and cadmium free, or at least I can’t find it. What I did find was that they meet the safety requirements put in place by the FDA which actually allows small traces of these chemicals that they deem safe. Could you please share where you got the information from or maybe adjust if they in fact are not lead and cadmium free.
Thank you,
Courtney
Hi Courtney,
Yes, I couldn’t find much information on internet since manufacturers usually don’t list if their dinnerware has lead or cadmium. However, I did find some lead test results from Tamara Rubin, the founder of the Lead Safe America Foundation. She tested Corelle dinnerware for lead and cadmium and listed the results.
You can read some of the test results at below link.
https://tamararubin.com/2017/03/corbowl/
https://tamararubin.com/2018/11/corelle-vitrelle-plain-white-bowl-purchased-new-in-2017-lead-free/
According to Tamara Rubin, all of the plain white Corelle glass dishes she has tested have been lead-free except for ceramic mugs that comes with 20 piece set. I hope this helps! 🙂
Hello Isabelle,
I contacted Corelle a few days ago and this is what they told me:
“Thank you for contacting Corelle Brands.
We appreciate your concern. Corelle Brands values the safety of its products and our consumers. You will be comforted to know that we routinely test our Corelle® products for harmful lead content at certified, internationally-recognized third-party testing laboratories. The tests are conducted using protocols developed by the National Institute for Standards that form the basis for industry standards and regulatory testing mandates for lead leachate in dinnerware (lead content that is not a leachate poses no health risks). The tests take 24 hours or more to perform. Our testing confirms that Corelle® products comply with all applicable federal and state safety regulations, including those relating to lead and other heavy metals content, and they are safe to use in a manner consistent with their use and care instructions.”
“We pass all California Prop 65 regulations. As glass is made of sand, we cannot claim to be 100% lead free as it is found naturally in earthen products. There would be no difference between an all white pattern and a pattern with color.”
Monica
Corelle Brands
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I am a little concerned because Tamara Rubin found lead in patterned Corelle. I thought buying the all white Corelle would be safe or at least safer. But Corelle, as you can see in their answer, says it shouldn’t matter. I just wish all dinnerware were free of heavy metals!
I would appreciate to hear what others think of Corelle’s reply.
Regards,
Cris
Hi Cris,
I wish all dinnerware were free of heavy metals too!
Unfortunately with dinnerwares, we don’t know if they contain lead or cadmium unless we test it. Tamara Rubin tested Corelle dinnerware for lead and cadmium and listed the results including all white Corelle.
She mentioned that plain white Corelle dishes (without any colourful decorations) are reliably and consistently lead-free. I do believe Corelle can not claim 100% lead free since lead can be found in a natural ingredient such as sand. (whether dish is white or with color) However, I do also believe Corelle plain white dishes are safe since it is tested reliably and consistently lead-free. Therefore, I chose Corelle as my dinnerware at our home. Hope this helps!
Hello Isabelle,
I have my mom’s 1975 Corelle all-white dinner set (think it is Livingware). I’m a little intimidated to say that I’ve eaten off these my entire daily life. I had myself, as well as my 18mos toddler, lead tested 6 months ago due to a new enameled kettle that went unexpectedly bad (we now use the Fuefuki stainless steel whistle kettle – kid thinks the exceptionally loud whistle is hilarious, go figure). Both our blood test results came back with test results on the low end, if not slightly below range levels, though not zero. So I figure that we are probably ok to keep eating off the 1975 Corelle dinnerware but I’d also like certainty. I’m trying to find reliable information regarding whether all-white 1970s Corelle is safe or does it have to be after a certain date. In your research did you come across this?
Otherwise, I’m considering replacing everything with Sweese all-white fluted pattern. Sweese stamps on the bottom of all their wares ‘Lead Free’ though it doesn’t say ‘Cadmium Free’. Any thoughts on Sweese?
Thank you
Hi Tenacious,
You may want to read the article here which talks about Corelle dishes made pre 2005. Also, regarding Sweese dishes, it looks like they are porcelain dishes. Usually, I stay away from porcelain or ceramic materials for dinnerware. They often use glaze and glaze can contain lead. It is possible that they can have cadmium. However, the company says their dishes are lead free so I am assuming they didn’t add any lead in the production of the dishes. However, there is also possibility that materials can get contaminated even though manufacturers didn’t add any lead. I wouldn’t know if their products are 100% lead, cadmium free for sure until products are tested. Therefore, I inquired at the company to see if they have lead and cadmium testing report. I will get back to you once they reply. Hope this helps!
Thanks for this information. It’s very helpful. What about the Corelle Livingware Winter Frost mugs? You don’t mention these on your safe mugs page. Are they non-toxic as well as the dinnerware?
Corelle Winter Frost Mugs are made of different material than the dinnerware and it could contain lead according to Tamara Rubin. Therefore, I have not listed in the non toxic mugs post.
I’m curious about Ikea dinnerware. We tend to use Ikea for xmas lights etc because the European standards are more strict than US standards for lead and other toxins. Do you happen to have any info on their dinnerware?
Thank you!
Hi Erin,
I found some information on IKEA dinnerware from Tamara Rubin, the founder of the Lead Safe America Foundation. According to Tamara, a lot of newly made Ikea dishware that she has been testing has been lead-free or lead-safe. Lead-safe means a very small amount of lead are found. (a trace amount of 90 ppm range or below) Lead can be found in glass or ceramic which is made from a natural ingredient such as sand or clay. Sand or clay can be contaminated with lead and have a trace amount of lead in the material even though a manufacturer doesn’t add any lead as their ingredient. Tamara also mentioned that lead level below 90 ppm is very unlikely to leach. Hope this helps! 🙂
Has anyone checked out Polmedia polish pottery? It is touted as lead/cadmium free, even lists it on the site. Expensive, but I only need a coffee cup. How can something be lead/cadmium free when it has such beautiful glazes. Any opinions? Thanks
Hi T, thank you for your message. The only way to see if the pottery has lead or cadmium is to test it but the testing method is not easily available for many consumers. I generally stay away from any colorfully glazed pottery. Ceramic can contain lead and cadmium in their glazes, clay and paint. Therefore, I can’t be sure it is lead and cadmium free. Hope this helps!
Hello, is new porcelain ok? Just picked up some plain white ramekins.
Thanks,
Heather Green
Hi Heather,
Porcelain is a type of ceramics. Lead glazes are most commonly used on ceramics such as porcelain to give an attractive shine. When the glazes are properly formulated and baked for long enough at a high temperature, the lead is sealed. However, if they are not, lead may leach into food. Hope this helps!
Hello. I know that Tamara Rubin tested a yellow coloured Le Creuset sauce pan and a yellow cast iron Casserole pan and it tested positive/high for Cadmium. Do you know if the Red or Brown Le Creuset mugs have been tested? They claim they are both lead and cadmium free. Coming from France, I find it hard to believe they are high on either of heavy metals. Thoughts?
Hi Lorraine,
I think with we can’t be sure 100% if ceramic or porcelain enamel material is lead or cadmium free unless test results show it is free of those chemicals. However, the test method is not easily available for us. I have asked Tamara if she has tested the Red or Brown Le Creuset mugs. Once I hear from her, I will let you know. Thank you.
What about Lenox solitaire, it looks similar to opal innocence, but more plain. Did you ask the company or go off of exact tests for opal innocence? I would like clarification before I purchase. Thanks for all you do!
Hi Cari,
Tamara Rubin tested Newer Opal Innocence Lenox Fine Bone China, Classics Collection. I haven’t found any test result for Lenox Solitaire.
I inherited a beautiful set of Rose Medallion dishes from either the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. I’ve been searching for information regarding the lead content in them. Your article was very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you, Delphine! 🙂
Hi Isabelle,
I just found you! My boyfriend Joe has a few sets of bone china – Royal Doulton, to be exact. In fact, the tea or coffee cup I am drinking out of right now is “Wistful” H 5075. I microwave these cups and dishes everyday. I really did not know what “bone china” meant. Exactly what animal bones are used
in the manufacturer of bone china? How does one find out? We are kosher. I am now deeply concerned about the health considerations as well as our religious concerns in this matter.
Thank you so much for your response. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi Reeva,
Wikipedia says following regarding the bone china,
The traditional formulation for bone china is about 25% kaolin, 25% Cornish stone and 50% bone ash. The bone ash that is used in bone china is made from cattle bones that have a lower iron content.….Bone china is a type of porcelain that is composed of bone ash, feldspathic material, and kaolin. It has been defined as “ware with a translucent body” containing a minimum of 30% of phosphate derived from animal bone and calculated calcium phosphate.. Hope this helps!
Hello – I came across your article while looking to see if my Bone China Teapot contains lead. I also found another website explaining what Bone China is and it says the following:
“ZERO percent of toxic elements like lead and cadmium
It is not enough just having an attractive appearance. The safety issue is the top topic people care about. After all, tableware is something we used to serve our food, and it’s very important it is not toxic to our health.
With zero lead and cadmium content, bone china is regarded as the safest tableware, with the bone ash ingredient in its raw material, it is beneficial for people’s health too, as the bone ash contains elements that are beneficial for peoples health.”
They are not promoting a specific brand but are just explaining what Bone China is… I am even more confused now. Maybe some things listed as Bone China aren’t true Bone China??
This is the article I am quoting from –
https://www.luxurybonechina.com/what-is-fine-bone-china/
Hi Beverly,
Sorry for a late reply.
Thank you for sharing. The website sells bone china and their bone chine may not contain lead and cadmium.
I am not saying all bone china has lead and cadmium.
I am saying there is a high chance that bone china may contain lead and cadmium if it is glazed.
You can see lead found on some bone china after being tested at these below link.
https://tamararubin.com/category/bone-china/
https://tamararubin.com/2017/11/white-wedgwood-bone-china-plate-98000-ppm-lead/
Hope this helps!
Love my Sur la Table bistro set. I bought it because they said it was lead free, and haven’t had any issues with it in the four or five years we’ve had it.
I have Lenox Hannah platinum dining set collection it look similar to opal from innocence. I would like to send my plate to be tested. Do you have information where to send for testing?
Hi Imeida,
You may want to look for local lead inspection service company or laboratories in your area. I believe generally the test is done using xrf technology.
I love these Corelle dishes. I am the cook for all holidays in my family, so wanted to get dishes that would hold up for a while. I got the whole set of these: dinner plates , desert plates , lunch plates , cereal bowls, soup bowls, platters …
I love Corelle dishes. They are very practical. I use them everyday. 🙂
Grand article continue comme ça !!
Thank you!
I haven’t seen this problem addressed so I’ll ask it here., I have a number of plates, bowls and mugs that have colorful paintings on the front of plates, inside bowls and around coffee mugs “BUT” the bottom of these items have no markings at all. Nothing! Could these be for decorative use only? Shouldn’t they state so on the bottom? These were all bought at thrift stores and appeared to be clean and well cared for. I stopped using them for food. They may be lead free or within safe limits but why chance it. Are manufacturing company’s allowed to sell dinnerware with “NO MARKINGS” at all ? Any Thoughts? One more thing, what about the millions of beer glasses, mugs and steins? They have beer company logos all over them. Are they lead contaminated because of the paint used to promote their brands? where does it end?
Hi Ed,
I am not sure if all glasses or dishes require markings in the bottom.
For your second question, I would be suspicious of lead and cadmium if glasses or dishes have any decorations or logos.
Here is one of the articles that talks about lead and cadmium in drinking glasses. (Click here for the article.)
So are you essentially recommending everyone use plain-vanilla correle as the only option to prevent lead issues? Sounds like we should throw put our dishes unless we have one of those testing machines as lead and cadmium is too dangerous to flirt with.. What about if you young kids and need to generally avoid glass? Any recommendations? I see bamboo, and safe plastic. But I can’t be sure. Thanks.
Hi Ben,
I research non toxic products for my family and my home and I share those information with people who are also interested in non toxic products. It is totally up to an individual which dinnerware he/she chooses.
For your second question, I actually like and use stainless steel for my toddler.
Here are some examples if you are interested.
Premium Heavy Stainless Steel Small Bowls for Baby Toddler Kids Snacks
Bowls for Kids Toddlers
Set of 4 Stainless Steel Kids Bowls Toddler
Hope this helps! 🙂
I’ll be sure to check that out. Thank-you.
I’m unclear about the IKEA recommendation. Is it even the decorative cookware that’s ok from IKEA? I’ve read that porcelain stoneware doesn’t have issues with lead due to the flux. (Sometimes you’ll see these small blue or gold rings around these plates) but they are not what I would consider “decorative”
Also, any water bottle recommendations for little ones? I seen the Nalgene tested well. Especially the green bottle. But curious to know if there are other options are out there.
Hi Ben,
For me, I would consider rings on plates as decorative. Unless the plates are tested, I would think they have potential to have lead or cadmium. For consumers like us, it is very hard to know for sure since we can’t test every dish before we buy.
For water bottles, I use stainless material, not plastic.
Thermos Foogo Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel 10-Ounce Straw Bottle is a stainless bottle but it has a plastic straw inside. What I did was to use a ThinkBaby replacement straw which was made of silicone. Hope this helps!
Was the correlle dish testing done on the other colors? In the amazon link provided above it has other colors i.e cafe blue are those ok? Thanks!
Hi Kiki, which link are you referring to?
I don’t know if other colors have been tested.
I believe you had an amazon link above for correlle dishes. Once clicked there are several different styles. The cafe blue has a very mild amount of decoration around the rim. It sure would be nice if certain classic diner styles would be tested. I would imagine they would be very popular. : )
Hi Kiki,
I am not sure if Cafe Blue has been tested. According to Tamara, all of the plain white Corelle glass dishes she has tested have been lead-free. She also said some of the modern colored designs have also been lead-free, but didn’t say which ones.
Yeah I looked Rubins site and seen a few modern colored tested safe. But no mention of how or where to purchase. I have the winter frost correle set. Very nice. But would like to add some pieces with color. Porcelain, or even stoneware basic diner-style pieces would be nice to know as well. Might just have to look up a local lead-free potter if nothing comes up. Keep up the good work! : )
Thank you! 🙂
Kiki thanks for the tip! My wife is Spanish so old world style decorations, plates, sauce bowls, and so on, are staples during traditional meals and get togethers. So for those purposes a potter may be order.
Im no fan of plastic. At least not all of it. This is all great information which I do appreciate — but I think it’s important to avoid overly generalizing. This article is meant to educate. So perspective is king, especially when dismissing such common and mostly unavoidable sources such as plastic.
The main plastic to avoid *reusing and heating* is labeled 3, 6, and most of 7. Try your best to store food in Pyrex or glass containers. If you avoid plastic for the sake of formaldehyde (from the little available that I’ve read on it) it would take an obscene amount to even equate to the amount in an apple. Tritan is also free of BPA and estrogen agents. Worth considering, as it can be very difficult for most parents to go plastic free. https://www.eastman.com/Markets/Tritan_Safe/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Hi Giselle,
Plastic products are everywhere. It is true, sometimes it is hard to avoid plastic when so many things are made of plastic. I just try my best to avoid plastic products whenever I can or choose safer plastic. It is interesting to read about Tritan. Thanks for sharing. I will look into it further in the future.
Sure. I am curious if you use certain products like blenders for instance that have plastics pitchers and bottles. Items that would only temporarily touch the plastic. Have you had a chance to look at tritan plastic? It’s food grade, not made with bpa, or its alternatives, and supposedly free of of ea’s. Its used in higher end bottles, and blenders (vitamix, ninja, etc)
I do try and cut back on things like bottles, storage, mainly for the environment.. but honestly what stumps me about those talking down all* plastic is most all food and appliances we use come in contact with plastic anyways. I see others even making a fuss over mason jar lids (yes lids, due to bpa, on a part of the lid that may even never touch your food) curious to know your thoughts about that? I always thought exposure to heat was the main issue with plastics.
Hi Giselle,
I have answered my thoughts about tritan plastic in my other post replying to your comments. 🙂
I remember when I used to make baby food, I had food items that were warm or hot before blending. I would personally avoid using plastics in that situation. I also do not use plastic cups, water bottles or food containers. Although food may even never touch the lid of mason jar, I assume they could be situations that will happen for some people. I use glass containers for food storage and they usually come with plastic lids. Therefore, I usually don’t close a lid until food cools down since food will touch the lid. I use a blender, food containers, cups, etc with both hot, warm or cold items. I think it is personal preference. Some people don’t want plastics at all for our environment. Some people look for safer material and want to avoid plastics in general. Sometimes, it is hard to avoid plastics since so many things are made of plastics. It is also hard to measure with our eyes how long it takes before we are exposed to some chemicals. Therefore, I believe some people choose non plastic materials if there are alternatives.
Hi Isabelle! Just found you! Thank-you for all your hard work and research! I wanted to me tion a couple of things.
First, food touching hot plastic isn’t the only way plastic is toxic to us or our world. To my knowledge (please, correct me if I am wrong), ALL plastic is petroleum based. Therefore it “off-gases”, let’s off a toxic fume, making the air in our homes toxic. Carpet is the biggest offender in our homes.
Second, there are more and more non-plastic alternatives in todays market. Blenders were mentioned. Several brand name blender producers make glass carafes/pitchers for their blenders as well as stainless steel/metal/chrome parts to help cut down the amount of petroleum off-gasing parts in our homes. I have been working on eliminating as much plastic inside my home as possible. It can be expensive so it takes some time.
Third, there are some things we can do for our health to counter the toxins that we can’t avoid. One thing that can be done before, during, and even after making our homes plastic free is to find a high end air purifier to remove the toxins in the air. The other thing is to incorporate things into our doets that are known to pull heavy metals, like lead, out of our systems, like cilantro and spirulina, chlorella, etc.
Keep up the good work! The more we help each other in this endeavor the better! Happy holidays☃️
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Hi everyone! This is a great, informational website! I woud like to ask if anyone has info. on the red ruby Arcoroc glass dinnerware made in France? This is different than the Luminarc dinnerware. I know they made glass and crystal stuff. I included a link to what it looks like:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/595407590/beautiful-vintage-ruby-red-5-piece-place?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=arcoroc++red++dinnerware&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&frs=1
My reason for asking is I have a 40 piece dinnerware set that is beautiful, but I am hesitant about using it because I don’t plan on poisoning myself! Any information would be appreciated on this. Sometimes I honestly DO NOT know how Americans were healtheir back then when these items were made and common in households? Then we read that MOST of their dinnerware is heavy laden laden with poisons! Just crazy because they lived longer then and were pretty inventive and intelligent people. How weid is that? I’m not so sure I can say this same thing today because we live in one crazy world today! (grin grin).
Thanks so much!
Hi Virginia,
I couldn’t find the test results for the exact same dinnerware, vintage red ruby Arcoroc glass dinnerware. However, Tamara Rubin tested Vintage Arcoroc Clear glass plate and 256ppm lead was found. Also, 223 ppm lead was found in Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler. Currently, the allowable lead limit for children is 90 ppm. However, according to the World Health Organization, there is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe for children. Therefore, this plate or juice tumbler will probably not be suitable if children ever use them. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much. I contacted the company by email and I’m hoping to receive a response from them and they might be able to share more on this subject since this company is still around.
I’ll come back when and if they respond. I ended up buying the Lead strips from 3M Lead Check as suggested on Tamara’s website, but there was no reaction and the white/yellow tip did not change color. Most likely only a scanner can detect lead and I cannot afford one those! This dinnerware won’t be getting used.
If someone has a scanner and can offer to test some of my dishes for a reasonable cost, please let me know. Thank you kindly for all this information, I appreciate you!
Thank you! 🙂
Hello, great information here! I was looking to purchase the Pyrex storage containers on your link, but you or mention you don’t use plastic above. That Pyrex set contains plastic lids correct? Also, please clarify are you saying that *all* plastic is made with melamine? Or just dinnerware? And would that apply to cups, silly cups, and so on. Thanks!
Hi Heather,
I was talking about dinnerware. However, there are cups that are made with melamine.
Regarding the question about plastic lids, yes, Pryex storage containers contain plastic lids. Unfortunately, most glass storage containers have plastic lids. However, I do feel glass is a great material for food storage so when I use a glass storage container, I just do not have food touch the lid. I also use stainless steel storage containers with a silicone lid as below.
TAVVA Stainless Steel Food Containers
The Pinwheelers Nestable Quad | Stackable Stainless Steel Food Storage Containers
I think stainless steel with a silicone lid is a great alternative if you want more options.
well I certainly do like some variety. Pyrex is usually my go too for storage. But I’ll check the stainless out. Is melamine in all plastic? Never heard of that. Would it indicate on the package?
Hi Heather,
Melamine is a chemical and it can be combined with formaldehyde and other chemicals to produce melamine resins. Melamine resins are used in many products such as dinnerware, dry erase boards or laminate flooring etc. It is not approved for use in food. Not all plastics are made of melamine resins. Dinnerware made from melamine resins are typically sold as melamine dinner ware. Hope this helps! 🙂
Thank you for all your valuable information!
Thank you! 🙂
I always like glassware because they have a way of enhancing the beauty of my kitchenware. Unlike most glass dinnerware that you would fear using these ones are made using lead-free glass. It comes in a complete set and it’s easy to store since they are stackable.
Dear Isabelle, as I promised from my earlier posts, I would come back here if I received a response from the company who produced my dinnerware. I was VERY surprised that I actually got a response back from them. This was in regard to the red ruby Arcoroc dinnerware. Apprarently they are lead free. Please see their response below. If you would like me to forward their response to you, please email me and I would be happy to do so: I do not see this applying to their “lead crystal” glassware, just the dinnerware.
AINA Customer care Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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To: Virginia Reyes
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AINA Customer care (Arc)
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Virginia,
I’m very happy to hear how you are enjoying your dinnerware and tumblers. Yes our product is
lead free.
Thank you!
AINA customer care
Arc Support Team
Virginia Reyes
Sep 11, 00:34 CEST
Greetings:
I was given a beautiful set (40 pieces) of red ruby Arcoroc dinnerware, made in France. I also
received some beautiful Luminarc ruby red tumblers.
I would appreciate it very much if you would be so kind as to let me know if lead was used to create either of these beautiful dinnerware?
Thank you kindly for your assistance
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Thanks for the update! 🙂
Hi, I was wondering do you have any information on Royal Doulton 1815 sets? Or Royal Doulton in general? How do they fare in testing for lead and cadmium?
Hi Kayley,
I could’t find information on exact sets but there has been a lead testing done on Royal Doulton Bunny Kins Baby Bowl (1967-1976). It had 61,800 ppm lead found on food surface. (Today, lead limit for children’s items is 90 ppm.). Also, according to a 1992 NY Times article, Royal Doulton was one of the companies along with other companies such as Lenox, Wedgwood, etc. that was sued by State of California due to unacceptable levels of lead in their dishes. However, I am not sure if those exact sets or the company used lead during 1800s. Hope this helps!
Hi, What about Correlle Livingwell (not winter frost)? thank you,
Hi Lottie,
I could not find any testing done on Correlle Livingwell. Currently, I am only sticking to plain white Correlle which has been tested consistently lead free.
I had a Duralex Lys plate explode in a thousand pieces after I placed a pancake on it. Thought people might want to know as many of us try to use glass to replace toxic alternatives. Also, I used stainless steel for my kids when they were toddlers and I just found out one of my kids is allergic to nickel and stainless has nickel in it. There have also been studies claiming that stainless leaches into food.
Hi M,
Thank you for sharing. I know some glass can be sensitive to temperature changes. I am not sure what made your plate to explode. Yes, as you have mentioned, stainless steel can leach iron, chromium or nickel if cooked with acidic food in a long time duration. If you are allergic or have health issues related to iron, chromium or nickel, you should consult with your doctor about stainless steel and may avoid stainless material.
Hi there! I recently searched for dinnerware and found Kate Spade. Have you or Tamara tested these dinnerware sets? I’m thinking of buying them.
Hi Heather,
I don’t personally test dinnerware. Tamara does test dinnerware but I don’t think she has tested Kate Spade.
You can inquire about it directly to her. Her website is here.
Do you have an opinion about Lenox French Carved Square Dinnerware. I would like to purchase this for my daughter and her family, but want to make sure it is as safe as possible. It doesn’t seem there is much out there unfortunately.
Hi Lou,
Actually I have tried to find any information on the dinnerware but I couldn’t find much out there either. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t know if they are free of lead or cadmium until tested. Sorry about that.
Hi! I just would like to offer you a big thumbs up for your great information you have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon.
Thank you!
I am looking at the plain white square dinner plates from correlle. Are all plain white dishes from Correlle lead free?
Hi Kim,
According to Tamara Rubin, new plain white Corelle dishes are lead free.
HI! Thanks so much for this post and all those who offered their concerns, questions, and suggestions. After researching and finding out about how toxic my old mix/match, hand-me-down, worn, stone dinnerware could be, I discarded them all and replaced them with a beautiful all white set of Corelle – https://www.target.com/p/corelle-18pc-vitrelle-embossed-bella-faenza-dinnerware-set-white/-/A-15154872. Because Corelle mugs are not made of the same lead free glass, I’m now on the hunt for good size mugs, as well as, chilli/stew bowls. A company called Sweese claims that their housewares are lead & non toxic ceramic. Their products appear nice and reasonably priced.
My research has found other reviews stating “Sweese is conceived in the USA, made in China with strict quality control.” Although, their website does not disclose either of the lead/toxic or manufacturing information. Have you heard of them or have any validating info on them?
Here’s the link to Sweese.
https://sweese.com/
Hi Von,
I couldn’t find much information on Sweese. The only way to be sure 100% if the dinnerware is safe is to test it. However, I couldn’t really find testing information on Sweese. I have inquired to the company if they have any lead testing results showing their dinnerware is lead-free. If I hear from them, I will get back to you.
Hi Von,
This is the reply I have gotten from Sweese when I asked for any testing results that showing their dinnerware is lead-free.
Hi,
We know your concern about health. But please don’t worry that our porcelain is PROUDLY FDA approved and made of durable porcelain.
We also send the certification that proves that the porcelain is PROUDLY FDA approved.
We take care of the health of our customers and hope can offer healthy tableware to all of our customers.
If there is anything you need, just feel free to tell us. Or if there is any advice, please tell us. We are always improving our product.
Best Regards,
Sweese
Just let you know that FDA approved doesn’t mean that dinnerware completely lead-free. The FDA regulation is that dishware cannot leach more than 3 micrograms of lead per milliliter (mcg/mL). California’s Proposition 65’s limit is 0.5 mcg per maximum daily usage. Manufacturers may not add any lead to the dinnerware. However, ceramics, porcelains or potteries , there are chances that materials can be contaminated with lead. Hope this helps!
Thanks for looking into Sweese!
In the meantime, I ordered their mugs and just received them. The bottom of the mugs are stamped “Lead-Free” and “Eco-Friendly”. They are a very nice looking mug, just the size I wanted and appear to be a nice quality. BUT, the box states “Made in China” and there was not any paperwork or “certification that proves that the porcelain is PROUDLY FDA approved.” The only paperwork included is regarding Replacement and Extended Warranty. Quite frankly, I don’t put much trust in the FDA. So if that’s their only validation of quality, I’m returning this set. So disappointed.
Thanks for the update!
The Corelle mugs aren’t lead free? I was looking at the white Bella set
Hi Stephanie,
Corelle mugs are made of different materials from Corelle plates. Corelle plates are made of glass and mugs are made of porcelain. Tamara Rubin tested Corelle dinnerware and found some lead in the mugs.
What about HF Coors dinnerware https://www.hfcoors.com/? And Apilco and Pillyvut from Williams Sonoma that are made in France? It was my understanding that both of these are good lead-free options. I am just not crazy about Corelle dishes for formal dining.
Hi Vanessa,
I understand. These companies you mentioned do say their products are made without lead and say they are lead-free. These dishes could be really lead-free. However, no one will be 100% sure unless the dishes are actually tested and have the test results. You could trust them or avoid any possibility of lead by not using ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware. I personally just avoid these materials. However, it is a personal choice.
Hi Vanessa,
I have inquired at HF Coors about lead and cadmium testing results and this is their reply.
Isabelle,
We do have test results. All our tests always come back “ND,” for None detected. WE do not test often. However, we are starting an annual testing program in January.
Sincerely,
Dirck
President
Hope this helps!
Hi,
I have been trying to find a safe and healthy choice for a coffeemaker or percolator. Some are listed as BPA free, but still contain plastic parts that may or may not be safe. Percolators typically have aluminum, at least in the well for uniform heating. Do you have any advice in this area? Thank you very much.
Carol
Most of coffee machines have plastic parts such as a plastic water reservoir or a plastic funnel.
You can check out following coffee makers if you are interested.
BUNN VP17-1SS Stainless Steel Pourover Coffee Brewer with 1 Warmer – This one is all stainless steel including the water reservoir. Only a couple of food grade silicone gromets are used. The only thing is funnel is still a plastic but you can replace the plastic funnel with the metal funnel.
There is also a all glass one if you are interested although this is not an automatic coffee machine.
Chemex Pour-over Glass Coffeemaker
Hope this helps!
Hi Carol,
Sorry, right link for Bunn coffee machine is this one.
Here are more options if you are interested.
Behmor Brazen Coffee Maker
Presto Stainless Steel Coffee Maker
I am actually writing a blog about non toxic, plastic-free coffee makers now. It will be posted this week or next week. You will be able to see a full list of plastic free coffee makers in my next post. Thank you!
I recently decided to replace my dinnerware. I did a little research and found some at target. They are made in France and are lead and cadmium free.
Hi! I know ceramic glazed products typically seem to contain heavy metals and leach… but do you have any info specifically on Biscuit brand latte bowls sold in anthropologie?
Hi Kimberly,
We wouldn’t know for sure if the bowls contain heavy metals or not unless they are tested. However, testing for heavy metals is not something that can be accessible easily for consumers like us. I couldn’t really find information online if they contain any heavy metals or not. In general, I just avoid ceramics or stoneware for this reason. Hope this helps.
I like the efforts you have put in this, appreciate it for all the great posts.
Thank you!
Hi there!
I searched this topic because I was looking in to new dishes, and saw that one had listed: not bpa free. And I was like, what??!?!
So, how do you know for sure if they are safe? I found another setting (while looking at some of your links) and found this one. It SAYS bpa, and lead free! Made in china still….. can you just go by what it is saying for being safe? Thanks!!
https://www.wayfair.com/kitchen-tabletop/pdp/ophelia-co-willmar-round-scroll-embossed-16-piece-dinnerware-set-service-for-4-w000657558.html?piid=
Hi Ali,
Actually, we wouldn’t know for sure if the dinnerware is lead free until it is tested and it has the test result showing the dinnerware is lead free. The ones I listed on my post were tested by Tamara Rubin and the testing method is not something that is easily accessible to general consumers like us. There have been cases some lead free dinnerware or cookware found to have lead. Therefore, just because the product says it is lead free doesn’t mean it is 100% lead free. The manufacturer may not add any lead when producing the product but it is possible that the raw material may have been contaminated with lead. Hope this helps!
Yes, thank you for the response!
I appreciate the research you have done to list some good options! If it’s not easily accessible for testing g, is there another way to find out which have been??
Thanks again!
I think there are labs that you send in the products for testing but that is not easy to do especially for many people especially before you buy the products.
If a testing is not available to do, you can research if other people have tested the products and posted results online.
Also, you can ask the manufacturer about ingredients or materials used and ask for a testing report for their products done by a reputable third party.
Hope this helps!
Hello there!
Do you by chance know if any of West Elm’s dinnerware are free of lead, cadmium, and any other toxins? I can’t find anything anywhere on West Elm’s dishes. We are looking at the Organic Shaped Porcelain dinnerware… They do have a black raised logo printed on the bottom. Does that usually indicate the print is leaded?
Thank you much! 🙂
Hi Shannon,
I wouldn’t know for sure unless I see the test result of the particular model at West Elm. Unfortunately, I didn’t find any test results online.
I did inquire West Elm to see if they have any testings done on their dishes. The logo or decoration adds more possibility of having lead but again I can’t say the particular logo has lead since it wasn’t tested. There is a possibility of having lead in glazed ceramic or porcelain. Therefore, I just stay away from those materials. I will get back to you once I hear from West Elm. Hope this helps!
Hi Shannon,
I inquired at West Elm. They said that all of their porcelain items are lead and cadmium free. However, they didn’t send me any test results.
What a wonderful post you have written, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
bookmarked!!, I love your blog!
Thank you!
Hi,
Could you please confirm that this is the dinnerware that is supposed to be lead free? Thanks
https://www.amazon.sg/gp/product/B01053MHYI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ARPIJN329XQ0D&psc=1
Hi Kasia,
According to Tamara Rubin, plain white Corelle dishes she tested have been lead free. Corelle glass in your link is made of Corelle’s Vitrelle glass so it should be okay. Hope this helps!
Has anyone tested the Mikasa Swirl set?
Hi Tirzah,
Mikasa says on their website as following.
Mikasa, a Lifetime Brands company, stands behind the safety and quality of all of its products. All of our products are tested by accredited, independent laboratories and meet or exceed all federal standards relating to lead and other contaminants.
It seems that their products meets federal standards for lead and other contaminants. However, that doesn’t mean they are lead free. One of the Vintage Mikasa’s fine china, Optima plate was found to have 45,300 ppm lead in the past. I am not sure if any lead or cadmium is found on Mikasa Swirl set. I have not found any testing information on the particular set. I have inquired at the company. If I hear from them, I will get back to you.
Hello! This is incredibly helpful! Have you heard anything back from Mikasa?
Hi Margaux,
Yes, this is what the company said.
Dear Isabelle,
Thanks for reaching out with your question about lead in Mikasa products. We’re happy to let you know that all our products are perfectly safe to use every day. Mikasa products are manufactured using naturally occurring ingredients (like clay), and are thoroughly tested by accredited, independent laboratories, and all meet or exceed federal standards and California Proposition 65 requirements relating to lead and other contaminants.
Reports, testing results are proprietary information and are not shared with the public.
They said the test results are proprietary information. Hope this helps!
Hi Tirzah,
This is what the company said.
Dear Isabelle,
Thanks for reaching out with your question about lead in Mikasa products. We’re happy to let you know that all our products are perfectly safe to use every day. Mikasa products are manufactured using naturally occurring ingredients (like clay), and are thoroughly tested by accredited, independent laboratories, and all meet or exceed federal standards and California Proposition 65 requirements relating to lead and other contaminants.
Reports, testing results are proprietary information and are not shared with the public.
They said the test results are proprietary information. Hope this helps!
Agree — love this post you put together! Love like minded individuals on a mission to live as chemical free as possible. Thanks for doing all of this research! I’ve also been using EWG for years as well for cosmetics and other products.
Thank you!
Hi I just came across your blog.
I have a question I just purchase the true blue Corelle dishes second edition 2018 they have not arrived yet. Do you know if they are safe from lead and other toxic chemicals? I just cannot believe I have to worry about dishes! I have two kids that spend time in the Children’s Hospital and I homeschooled them because of the coronavirus. Now I have to worry about dishes! Thank you so much for your dedication!
Hi T.M,
Thank you. To be honest, I wouldn’t know if the particular dishes contain lead and other toxic chemicals unless they are tested. Having dishes tested before buying is not easy for many consumers including myself. Tamara Rubin has tested numerous Corelle dishes and said that all of the plain white Corelle glass dishes she has tested have been lead-free. She also mentions that some modern colored designs have also been lead-free. However, the same designs are not consistently available. Therefore, she said that she can’t make a recommendation for currently available designs including colorful elements.
That is so sad that many manufacturers and companies are not honest about their products. I have so much work to get a lot of these icky products out of my home. Thank you so much!
I appreciate all your hard work on the subject.
I have looked and looked, and then re-looked.
Trying to be sure of what is best overall.
Strength, non-toxic and easy to deal with, as well as giving a understated yet nice look to the table.
I checked on the Libby and Anchor Hocking, but do not find most of them stating their lack of lead and cadmium.
I could not find more than a plate with the “Crisa” added to Libby.
I can find just “Libby Moderno” , without the “Criso”.
Do you know if they are two distinctly different sets ?
However, Duralax ALWAYS has the statement included.
Knowing that companies can and do make more than one item with different ingredients, I am far more feeling safe with Duralax as my final choice.
I just wish they were not so costly and sold whole sets.
When I looked they were sold out.
Hi Kristen,
Sorry for a late reply.
Libbey says on their website that their family of brands includes Libbey, Crisa and other brands such as Royal Leerdam and so on. They say Crisa is one of the most popular mainstream brands in Latin America.
I noticed that many retailers say Libbey Moderno as Libbey Crisa Moderno.
I inquired at Libbey and they said that they are the exact same product, that Crisa is their Mexico line. Therefore, Libbey Moderno, Libbey Crisa, Libby Crisa Moderno is the same product. Hope this helps!
You state that not all lenox products are safe but don’t say that about the other brands mentioned so are other items from Libbey safe?
Hi Larysa,
Libbey has a family of brands around the world and they also have variety of products such as drinkware, bakeware, serveware, dinnerware, etc. Therefore, I wouldn’t know if all of brands and products under Libbey are safe. However, according to Tamara Rubin who has tested numerous glassware for lead says Libbey is one of the brands that have tested lead-free for their modern versions of clear glass plates. She also mentions that when you choose glassware, choose glassware that is absolutely clear and is not recycled glass. Hope this helps!
The following article details potential risks with the use of Eastman Chemical’s Tritan products, as well as the company’s alleged lack of integrity.
https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-03-30/your-bpa-free-water-bottle-safe-you-think-it
Chemtrust.org states:
“We reported that over 4000 chemicals have been identified that are potentially present in plastic packaging or used during its manufacture. At least 148 of these chemicals have been identified as hazardous to human health and/or the environment.” (Source: https://chemtrust.org/hazardous-chemicals-plastic-list/)
So, considering also that plastics (BPA-free & EA-free or not) are composed of thousands of non-native chemicals that the human physiology & metabolic system is unaccustomed to, and the health risks of which are completely unknown, it’s probably best to avoid ALL plastics that are to come into contact with food/drinks. Not to mention, of course, the environmental impact of producing, using, and the disposing/recycling/re-using of plastics.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello,
Just wanted to note that per Tamara Rubin’s website the 2010 Lenox Opal Innocence she tested was NOT lead-free, but tested at lead levels below 90 ppm. In contrast, the 2013 Lenox Opal Innocence Tamara tested was lead-free. So I am opting for the newer version to try and keep me and my family safer from lead and heavy metals.
Thank you for all the work you do on this topic. It is so helpful!
Hi Anne,
Thanks for sharing!
Please advise on the Gerald Henn Pottery from Workshop…
Is it safe? So many people collect their pieces.
Hi Susan,
Sorry for a late reply.
We won’t know until the product is actually tested in a lab for safety.
Lead (and/or cadmium) may be present in the glazes or decorations if the pottery has the glazes or decorations. Since pottery products are often glazed and decorated, I usually do not recommend pottery products. However, I can not say for sure that this product would contain lead or other harmful ingredients since it hasn’t been tested.
Hope this helps!
Can I assume that the Meal Bowls and Versa Bowls are as safe as the other pieces from Corelle’s Winter Frost White Dinnerware which you have recommended? I am asking because it is stated that these are made with 80% recycled glass. An inquiry, posted on Amazon regarding whether these bowls matched the other pieces from this collection, was answered affirmatively by the company. I could not find this response again to accurately quote the answer but I was lead to believe that the material and process used is the same. Also I greatly appreciate the link you posted from Corelle regarding Livingware made before 2005. It allowed me to confirm that the Corelle dinnerware set I have inherited and that was used daily in our family home growing up, has high levels of lead. I know Corelle has said that the white dishes you have recommended meet regulations for toxic materials but want to know if you have any knowledge about these newer pieces before I invest in the product. Thank you so much,
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Sorry for a late reply.
Corelle® Winter Frost White Versa Meal Bowl
Corelle® Winter Frost White Meal Bowl
These bowls are made of Vitrelle® glass. The material of these bowls would be the same as the material used for Corelle® Winter Frost White Dinner set.
Hope this helps!