Re: lead in crock pots

[Guest guest]

If I recall I don't think their new crock pots had lead in the clay. It was

strictly the older model. After throwing my old one away, I purchased a new

one and again made a phone call with the model number, etc. This one I was

told didn't have lead in it. I agree...the crock pot is the way to go when

making stock.

[Guest guest]

(and others),

I have a Rival crock pot. I called Rival. The woman called me back and

told me that their crock pots are independently tested ... blah blah

blah ... This sounded to me like they have lead in their pots. So, I

asked her directly, " Does my crockpot have lead or cadmium in it? "

She's going to research this and get back to me.

So, my question is, what is a good safe alternative to my beloved

crock pot? I absolutely love making meat/bone broths by slow cooking

in my crock pot? I don't think I'd be comfortable slow cooking on the

stove or in the oven. Are there any crock pots out there known to be

metal free?

Thanks,

Sol

> I just threw away a crock pot by Rival (I think that was the

brand). I

> called them and gave them all the pertinent info about it. They

called back

> and suggested I not use it anymore as the clay contained trace

amounts of

> lead in it.

[Guest guest]

Sol,

I slow cook on my stove all the time. My crock pot wasn't big enough for the

stews I make, so I switched to my stainless steel pot, and cook all my broths 24

hours. Never had a problem.

Dana

----- Original Message -----

From: Sol

Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 8:51 PM

Subject: Re: lead in crock pots

(and others),

I have a Rival crock pot. I called Rival. The woman called me back and

told me that their crock pots are independently tested ... blah blah

blah ... This sounded to me like they have lead in their pots. So, I

asked her directly, " Does my crockpot have lead or cadmium in it? "

She's going to research this and get back to me.

So, my question is, what is a good safe alternative to my beloved

crock pot? I absolutely love making meat/bone broths by slow cooking

in my crock pot? I don't think I'd be comfortable slow cooking on the

stove or in the oven. Are there any crock pots out there known to be

metal free?

Thanks,

Sol

> I just threw away a crock pot by Rival (I think that was the

brand). I

> called them and gave them all the pertinent info about it. They

called back

> and suggested I not use it anymore as the clay contained trace

amounts of

> lead in it.

[Guest guest]

,

What's the brand and model you dumped (if you still have the info?)

And what brand/model did you buy?

I have a Rival 4 quart crock pot. Model 3355.

Thanks,

Sol

> If I recall I don't think their new crock pots had lead in the

clay. It was

> strictly the older model. After throwing my old one away, I

purchased a new

> one and again made a phone call with the model number, etc. This

one I was

> told didn't have lead in it. I agree...the crock pot is the way to

go when

> making stock.

[Guest guest]

, how old was the crock pot you got rid of? I

just replaced one that was 13 years old with a new

model (both Rival brand), I wonder if I need to worry

about the old one. I'm glad to hear the new ones are

lead-free, I hope we can trust what they say.

Aubin

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[Guest guest]

I wish I could remember. I think it was a Rival that I dumped. I have a

couple WestBend ones now. Supposedly the new regulations don't allow lead in

the more current models. Who really knows though...If you could find one

with a stainless liner that would be the ticket!

[Guest guest]

> > I just threw away a crock pot by Rival (I think that was the

> brand). I

> > called them and gave them all the pertinent info about it. They

> called back

> > and suggested I not use it anymore as the clay contained trace

> amounts of

> > lead in it.