Does Pfaltzgraff have lead in their dishes?
Pfaltzgraff is safe to use in the dishwasher and microwave.Since our Pfaltzgraff product line is extensive, we highly recommend checking the packaging or the website product detail page in the Use & Care section.
Most of the dinnerware contains lead or cadmium.The plate was found to have 45,300 parts per million of lead.A white ceramic plate from Pottery Barn was found to have high levels of lead.Although it is not lead-free, levels in the 90 ppm range are considered lead safe.
The lead was tested with an XRF instrument.The amount of lead in an item intended for children is considered to be toxic.The total lead content in dishware is not regulated.
Pfaltzgraff is no longer made in the US.With all of the issues that have come up regarding imports from China, this is something to consider.
Without sudden changes in temperature, heat Pfaltzgraff dinnerware gradually.Do not use Pfaltzgraff on the stove.The microwave, oven and dishwasher are safe for use with both stoneware and earthenware.
Corelle pieces with printed decorative patterns are high in Lead.Click here to see more examples of the pieces and their Lead readings.
It is not lead free.Pyrex still has lead as per their statement.Whether FDA or California has approved a measure of lead is not as relevant as how exposure to lead in your family's daily lives will affect your health over the long term.
The Pyrex bowl or dish has paint on it that has the highest concentration of lead.The paint on the outside of both vintage Pyrex and vintage Corningware bowls and baking dishes will usually test positive for lead between 15,000 and 100,000 PPM.
All Corelle® products and glazes are made from clay-based materials.If present, the decorations are fired at temperatures over 1000 degrees F and bound with heavy metals so that their release is minimized.
Glass won't ruin food.Pyrex has never been called out for any potential health problems.It is convenient to go from the oven to the fridge, but you cannot do much on the stovetop with it.
If you must eat off of your antique china or vintage ceramic dishware, don't do it as a regular practice, and definitely not every day.If you use an old ceramic bowl to feed or give water to your pets, make sure it's not cracked or chipped.
If the decorations are rough or raised, or if you can see brush strokes above the glazed surface, the decoration is on top of the glaze.If the decoration has begun to wear away, there could be a bigger lead hazard.