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« Reply #30 on: November 06, 2008, 12:31:47 PM » by herbalmom
That link above your post is talking about Corelle STONEWARE. The reg Corelle dishes are GLASS not ceramic & shouldn't be a problem, esp since California tested them & found them to be safe.

Also, Corning baking dishes should be OK.

From what I'm reading, for extra precaution, you can stick with white & w/out designs which would lessen the chances anyways.

As far as crock pots/slow cookers, there is one that contains a CORNING, NON-CERAMIC insert. I used to have one & the one I had held 6 quarts & was nice to cook in. The insert is a large Corning baking dish with clear glass lid. I still have the insert & use it as a baking casserole but the heating unit met with a fatal accident & we had to pitch it.  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes It didn't have anything to do with a problem with the crock pot itself, it was someone being careless & they broke it.  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes HTH Blessings ~herbalmom
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« Reply #31 on: November 06, 2008, 12:56:03 PM » by healthybratt

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I find conflicting info here.  Some says white corelle ware is okay and others say it is not (the link posted just above this post).  Does anyone know?

patti

http://www.kutv.com/sites/kutv/content/documents/lead-plates-results.pdf
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« Reply #32 on: November 06, 2008, 12:58:53 PM » by healthybratt

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I called …today…
Corelle corning today….
they said all of their products meet FDA guidlines(scary huh) and their products ALL have lead…at*1/10 of 1 part per million*
so you you like a pinch of arsenic in your stew?
What do you think?
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http://wildinthecity.ca/2007/11/19/there-is-no-more-lead-in-my-dinnerware-i-think
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« Reply #33 on: November 06, 2008, 01:00:09 PM » by healthybratt

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« Reply #35 on: November 06, 2008, 02:48:39 PM » by southmom2k
I found a website that tested dishes for lead content and they found that Corelle plates and bowls are fine since they are glass...however, I have some Corelle Stoneware mugs that came with my dish set set, which I am not happy about!! I will stop using them.
I read too that if you heat something in a dish or mug that contains lead that it will leach into your food. So don't warm things up in the microwave using these cups or dishes...

http://www.kutv.com/sites/kutv/content/documents/lead-plates-results.pdf
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« Reply #36 on: November 06, 2008, 03:41:42 PM » by sweet
bummer Tongue!! Lead in crockpots - who'd ever wld of thought - Nesco cookers might also fall into this catagory.

My husband wanted me to buy the very pricey All Clad crock pot, think it is made out of cast iron, shd have complied/listened, but all I cld see was it was too much $$$. Going to look at it again if mine turns out to be a lead bomb in disguise.

Found out that Home Depot, ACE hardware sells lead testing products - Lead Check, LeadInspector are some brands they carry.  I will be picking up one to test my Polish hand painted, blue dishes and the 7qt JCPenney crockpot that is made in China....and the old china inherited from my great,great mother-in-law...oh my, the list is growing...

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« Reply #37 on: November 06, 2008, 03:59:56 PM » by hedy
Wow! Thanks for all that research, HB. Now I don't have to do it.  Wink

I am relieved to find that the Pfaltzgraff I've been using the last 13 years is probably ok. I was a little alarmed when I first read about this because of the gray marks that have been showing up on them. After researching, it appears that those are caused by metal utensils that are softer than the glaze. They can be cleaned off.

My supper is in my dark green Rival Crockpot as we speak!  Grin  I have been thinking about replacing it though, and this will be a good excuse. From what I've read on other threads, the ladies who tested their crockpots found that the white ones tested clean. That is consistent with the info posted here.

(Someone should manufacture lead-free inserts for crockpots and just sell them separately!)

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« Reply #38 on: November 06, 2008, 04:12:25 PM » by hedy
From the Pfaltzgraff website:

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Why do I see gray lines on my dishes?
Some stoneware owners notice gray marks or “scratches” on their dinnerware. This is not a defect. These marks can occur when metal utensils come into contact with the hard glazes typically used by most stoneware manufacturers.

Stoneware glazes look and feel very smooth; however, the surface is composed of microscopic peaks and valleys. When metal utensils, which are often softer than the glaze, contact the stoneware, tiny metal particles become caught in the microscopic valleys.

Though some users characterize the gray marks as scratches, usually there is no damage to the glaze or the stoneware body. The metal deposits can be removed with a variety of cleansers, including Pfaltzgraff Stoneware & Porcelain Cleaner, Zud, Bar Keepers Friend, etc.

Pfaltzgraff developed Pfaltzgraff Stoneware & Porcelain Cleaner specifically to remove metal marks from ceramic products. The combination of chemical action and a mild abrasive in the cleaner easily removes the metal particles from the glaze. Pfaltzgraff Stoneware & Porcelain Cleaner is endorsed by the American Standard Company for use with its Americast® products.

Are my dishes safe?
Pfaltzgraff, a Lifetime Brands company, stands behind the safety and quality of all of its products. It is our Company Policy to use only lead-free glazes, pigments or decals. All of our products are tested by accredited, independent laboratories.

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« Reply #39 on: November 06, 2008, 04:37:43 PM » by healthybratt

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My husband and I recently tested our household with a XRF machine (tests for levels of many toxins). We found not only lead in our Rival white ceramic crock pot, but also high levels of arsenic. Our Corningware all tested positive for arsenic too, so we threw it away. The only thing that was "safe" was clear glass, like Pyrex. All of our silverware tested positive for lead too, internally not swab tests. Why would toxic materials be used in food preparation tools??? Can no one find safe ways to manufacture these items? We pitched all the plastic in our kitchen because it contains BPA. Oh, I should mention the Corelle dinnerware is fine.

http://www.dld123.com/q&a/index.php?cid=2212
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« Reply #40 on: November 06, 2008, 04:47:28 PM » by healthybratt
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« Reply #41 on: November 06, 2008, 09:55:03 PM » by skelliott2
Oh, wonderful, one more thing to worry about.   Tongue  I just looked up the dishes.  We have Mikasa Italian coutryside, which wasn't tested, but the other mikasa stuff had lead in them.  Yuk!!  You know, I bought some pottery plates from the smokey mountains last summer, that they made right there, and they said that they were definitely lead free.  Might be something we need to use more often...

Are all crock pots leaded??  We have a stainless steel 6 quart with a black stonewear thing inside.  It's made by Rival.  do any of you have this one??  So, the All-Clad one is better??  This is a big deal to me, since my son does have issues with metals...

Thanks for noticing this!!
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« Reply #42 on: November 06, 2008, 10:04:37 PM » by hedy
This is just hearsay again, but may be worth following up on:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p=12065141
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« Reply #43 on: November 06, 2008, 10:47:42 PM » by Auddy
I was looking at Fiestaware. They are made in the U.S.A. and claim to use lead and cadmium free glaze. Macy's is having a sale buy one 5 piece set get one free.

 http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=248364&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

I don't know what to do about a crock pot, I use mine all the time.
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« Reply #44 on: November 06, 2008, 11:02:49 PM » by hi_itsgwen
I registered for Fiestaware when I got married almost 14 years ago for two reasons:
#1: You can always get replacements
#2: They are stoneware, so they'll stand up to a lot of handling.  I planned on having my kids set the table one day Cheesy 

We still love them...we like the crazy bright colors, but I've seen collections that are all shades of blue, or even all white.  Fun, fun, fun. 

And they're lead free and made in the USA...and Grandma had them too (though her's may have had lead in them Smiley ) So they're totally WTM friendly!!!

I highly recommend them.  The only drawback is that the bowls are flat shallow bowls.  I like them for serving stews and soups, but not for cereal and ice cream...just a personal preference, really.

I wonder why they don't make a food grade silicone Crock Pot liner...that would solve a multitude of problems Smiley
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« Reply #45 on: November 06, 2008, 11:04:56 PM » by ladyhen
Quote from: Auddy on November 06, 2008, 10:47:42 PM
I was looking at Fiestaware. They are made in the U.S.A. and claim to use lead and cadmium free glaze. Macy's is having a sale buy one 5 piece set get one free.

 http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=248364&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

I don't know what to do about a crock pot, I use mine all the time.

If you want to save even more, look up the website for Zanesville Pottery.  They carry Fiestaware seconds at amazingly low prices.   (such as, I bought a couple of large vegetable serving bowls a few years back for less than $5 each)   They don't post on their site what they have in stock as it varies so much, but they have an 800 number and they ship everywhere.  I have been buying from them for a long time and just love the people that work there and the service is outstanding!  
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« Reply #46 on: November 07, 2008, 08:14:30 AM » by healthybratt

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« Reply #47 on: November 07, 2008, 11:02:26 AM » by ladyhen
Quote from: healthybratt on November 07, 2008, 08:14:30 AM
I think I already know the answer to this question, but I'd like your take on it.  If getting new lead free dishes was not an option, would plastic be better or worse than those dishes that passed the CA regs for low lead levels? 

You forgot to mention paper as an option!   Cheesy   Wink

For myself, once I have knowledge of a potential danger to my family's or my health then I make whatever changes I am able to make.  But over the years I have come to the realization that some risks are simply unavoidable.   Everyone's choice of what is an acceptable risk is going to be different.  If you are breathing while you are making these decisions, then you are taking in environmental metals, toxins, etc.  There is only a certain level of 'safe' that can be achieved. 

That said, I threw away the last of the cheap stoneware cereal bowls in the beautiful shade of cobalt blue last night.   Sad  I guess I need to get over to the pottery store and fill in some more Fiestaware.   They also carry some Arcoroc dishes, btw!  I love those, too.   But I have been gradually changing over to clear glass for just about everything for many years.  
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« Reply #48 on: November 07, 2008, 11:41:07 AM » by mommie
I have a west bend crock pot and I have gibsonUsa dishes...You all seem to be referring to a link where things can be checked? Am I missing it?
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« Reply #49 on: November 07, 2008, 12:35:13 PM » by Melie
We've been using the same dishes for the 13 years we've been married and I love them.  They are saphire blue Sasaki dishware from Japan.  Does anyone know if dishes from japan are better than China?  We also have our 'fancy' dishes which are plain white Johnson Brothers and made in England.  I guess we could switch to those if we had to.
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« Reply #50 on: November 07, 2008, 03:40:45 PM » by WellTellMommy
Quote from: ladyhen on November 07, 2008, 11:02:26 AM


   But I have been gradually changing over to clear glass for just about everything for many years.  
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Is there anything wrong with colored glass like blue pyrex bakeware or amber corningware visions U.S.A. cookware?
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« Reply #51 on: November 07, 2008, 03:45:25 PM » by mommie
well, I just went to Walmart and their boxes of clear glass dishes said made in Mexico, but they had loose glass dishes for $1 and bowls for $1.50 made in the USA, so I just grabbed clear glass dishes. Nothing pretty, plain, clear, circle dishes...Guess that's what I'll do till I learn more..Now for that crock pot!?!
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« Reply #52 on: November 07, 2008, 03:56:13 PM » by sweet
 
Are all crock pots leaded??  We have a stainless steel 6 quart with a black stonewear thing inside.  It's made by Rival.  do any of you have this one??  So, the All-Clad one is better??  This is a big deal to me, since my son does have issues with metals...

Thanks for noticing this!!
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Is there a Williams & Sonoma store near you?  They carry it.
You can also order from them online.  It was priced between $150 to $200

I googled it and here is the description, also see there are other places that sell it on line.  I see it listed with free shipping for 179.95 at MetroKitchen.

My husband liked the idea that you can braise mt on the stove in it, then put it in the heating unit to cook.


Electric Slow Cooker
The All-Clad Electric Slow Cooker is quite simply the finest of its kind, featuring a generous 6.5-quart capacity, elegant stainless steel exterior and handles, convenient glass lid and the longest cooking time available on any slow cooker.

The All-Clad Electric Slow Cooker also features a convenient 3-setting programmable timer. All-Clad's unique combination of advanced technology and timeless style proves that patience is indeed rewarded. 
 
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« Reply #53 on: November 07, 2008, 04:04:12 PM » by hedy
Quote from: chrissyjoy on November 07, 2008, 11:41:07 AM
I have a west bend crock pot and I have gibsonUsa dishes...You all seem to be referring to a link where things can be checked? Am I missing it?

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I found a website that tested dishes for lead content and they found that Corelle plates and bowls are fine since they are glass...however, I have some Corelle Stoneware mugs that came with my dish set set, which I am not happy about!! I will stop using them.
I read too that if you heat something in a dish or mug that contains lead that it will leach into your food. So don't warm things up in the microwave using these cups or dishes...

http://www.kutv.com/sites/kutv/content/documents/lead-plates-results.pdf
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« Reply #54 on: November 07, 2008, 04:17:39 PM » by ladyhen
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Quote from: ladyhen on November 07, 2008, 11:02:26 AM
  But I have been gradually changing over to clear glass for just about everything for many years.   

  Is there anything wrong with colored glass like blue pyrex bakeware or amber corningware visions U.S.A. cookware?

Not that I'm aware of.  I guess I should have said transparent!  I have lots of colored pyrex dishes, too.  I love the cranberry colored pie pans for the holidays. 

I was given a full set of clear Arcoroc dishes by a neighbor several years ago and one of the things I have always meant to do is to make some small place mats to go under them - - sort of like a decorative charger.   Thought that would be fun to do, just haven't gotten to it. 
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« Reply #55 on: November 07, 2008, 04:19:17 PM » by WellTellMommy
http://www.amazon.com/Rival-SC7500-VersaWare-CrockPot-Stainless/dp/B0001NXTP4
How about this it might be good.

Modified
OK this one is tricky I thought it was stainless but this says other wise.
Description:
Unlike the heavier stoneware crocks found in many slow cookers, this one is made of lightweight Extreme Temperature Cookware (ETC), also called VersaWare, a stoneware so versatile it can be used on a stovetop, in an oven, under a broiler, and in a microwave.
Soo...

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« Reply #56 on: November 07, 2008, 04:27:24 PM » by skelliott2
Well, hubby and I researched this a little more.  Yeah, a lot of stuff has lead in it.  Tongue  So, a new crock pot, and maybe new dishes are on the list.  The thing is, though, the lead amount that gets released into the food is very, very small.  It's an amount the FDA says is safe.  Of course, I don't believe any amount of lead is safe or OK, but I'm not going to run out and spend another thousand dollars on dishes and appliances right now. 

My hubby said we need to test our dishes ourselves, and see  how bad it really is.  If we do have lead-filled stuff in our house, it's just another thing I'm adding to my list.  I guess we'll replace it all eventually. But it could still be a while...
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« Reply #57 on: November 07, 2008, 04:31:01 PM » by WellTellMommy
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku8894693/index.cfm?pkey=celectrics%2Dall%2Dclad

Sweet, if this is what you were talking about it's nice, but I'm cheap & if I broke the insert it would be done for, can't we just find white inserts for what we already have or are they still lead if they are white?  
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« Reply #58 on: November 07, 2008, 04:50:15 PM » by WellTellMommy
Quote from: chrissyjoy on November 07, 2008, 03:45:25 PM
well, I just went to Walmart and their boxes of clear glass dishes said made in Mexico, but they had loose glass dishes for $1 and bowls for $1.50 made in the USA, so I just grabbed clear glass dishes. Nothing pretty, plain, clear, circle dishes...Guess that's what I'll do till I learn more..Now for that crock pot!?!

I recently replaced my bowls with pyrex that have lids for dual purpose like these.
 http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&ic=48_0&search_query=pyrex
I got 3 Cereal size bowls with lids for $10 which in my oppinion is good when you consider I'm replacing tupperware at the same time as dayly dinnerware.
I know I asked this on another thread but we use cheap walmart graniteware from the camping section so would they have lead?
I love the thought of clear glass~ always have you can put anything under it to decorate for any season or put it over your other plates.
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« Reply #59 on: November 07, 2008, 05:16:27 PM » by mommie
so is that list specifically for stone ware...I have glass "tupperware" by anchor...can glass have lead? I'm so confused  Roll Eyes
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