Re: Correlle verdict is in...ALL Corelle has lead!!

May 17, 2006

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I didn't doubt you, I was just getting mixed information. So many

sites are advertising it as lead free. But Corelle did reply to me

today, and said that ALL there products contain low levels of lead!!

Such a pitty..I will have to throw out all my dishes. Thank you so

much for spreading the word. I would not have guessed to look there

for lead. And my son has a problem with lead. Thanks again!!

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> > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount and

> when

> > I say

> > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

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May 18, 2006

Plain glass dishes are probably the cheapest bet. I have found a few

companies online that have lead free dishes, some are called

Fiestaware. One company is Homer Laughlin china.

We are going with the plain glass because you can get them at Target

at a fairly reasonble price.

-- In , daisy ng <daisyng81@...> wrote:

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> Hi,

>

> Any recommendation on what brand should we use then?

>

> thanks

> daisy

>

> Jan <queenvavee@...> wrote:

> ,

> I didn't doubt you, I was just getting mixed information. So many

> sites are advertising it as lead free. But Corelle did reply to me

> today, and said that ALL there products contain low levels of

lead!!

> Such a pitty..I will have to throw out all my dishes. Thank you so

> much for spreading the word. I would not have guessed to look

there

> for lead. And my son has a problem with lead. Thanks again!!

>

> > > >

> > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

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> > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount and

> > when

> > > I say

>

> > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

>

> > > >

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> > > > Hope this answered all of our questions about safety...

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May 18, 2006

I didn't follow this thread from the beginning. Do all dishes have

lead/heavy metals? I have a large set of Pfaltzgraff - anyone know

about them?

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> > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

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> > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount

and

> > > when

> > > > I say

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> > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

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May 18, 2006

If it has a pattern it has lead...I think it has to do with ANY

color...

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> > > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > >

> > > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount

> and

> > > > when

> > > > > I say

> > >

> > > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

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May 18, 2006

No problem...I just was looking for an answer as to how eat

safely...my DAN is away until the end of the month so I guess I cant

ask her...but I will!

> > > >

> > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount and

> > when

> > > I say

> > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

> > > >

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May 18, 2006

I spent some time online looking for safe things to eat off of.

Basically, glass dishes are it. There is china made by Homer

Loughlin, I think it's called that is lead free. I just went for the

glass because it is cheaper than the china, and I have no doubt

about lead with that. I don't have to rely on the

company's " honesty " . Not to mention you can find glass plates and

such easily at Target, and other stores. Kids can also use plastic,

or paper. Just don't put the plastic stuff in the dishwasher or

microwave. Then it too can leach chemicals. Best of luck overhauling

your kitchen too!!

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> > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount

and

> > > when

> > > > I say

> > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

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May 18, 2006

Some Pfaltzgraff is lead free but you have to contact them to see if

it is your pattern or not.

Dishes don't have to have color to contain lead. It is used in the

clear glaze that is put over the dish. But dishes with colored

patterns can have higher levels due to the color containing more

lead. I have corelle that is plain white..and that has lead. The

only dishes/cookware that is lead free is glass unless you purchase

china that is made lead free. Any company has to provide the lead

leaching information to you if you call them with your pattern. I

would call Pfaltzgraff and see. If your does not say lead free

anywhere on it, I would definitely call them.

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> > > > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > > >

> > > > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal

amount

> > and

> > > > > when

> > > > > > I say

> > > >

> > > > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

> > > >

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> > > > > > > Hope this answered all of our questions about safety...

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May 18, 2006

Call the company. If it does not say lead free on it, then it

probably has lead in the glaze. They can tell you if it does by the

pattern you have. From what I am learning most dishes have lead in

the glaze, even if there is no color pattern on them. I thought my

plain white corelle was safe, but they have told me it is not.

Dishes that are lead free usually say they are lead free. Homer

Laughlin makes lead free china. Otherwise you can use regular glass

dishes. We are using regular glass as it is cheaper than lead free

china and I don't have to order it. I was able to find some at my

grocery store, and at Target. Good luck with Pfaltzgraff.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > >

> > > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount

> and

> > > > when

> > > > > I say

> > >

> > > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

> > >

> > > > > >

> > >

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May 18, 2006

Health food stores sell dishes and utensils made of bamboo, but I

would still go with glass.

Beti

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > > >

> > > > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal

amount

> > and

> > > > > when

> > > > > > I say

> > > >

> > > > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

> > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > >

> > > > > > > Hope this answered all of our questions about safety...

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May 19, 2006

So, I took my little lead testing kit, and checked my China and

Correlle (white and patterned), and they all did not show lead.

Does this mean that I can't really count on these particular test

strips? Or does it mean that the strips only check to a certain level

I wonder? My son does have lead and we've had Correlle from since

when I was a child.

I would be happy to switch over to the Royal Doulton China, and

thought through the test, that it was clear, but now I'm not so sure.

Can anyone recommend a specific lead testing product? I got mine

from the local hardware store.

tx!

May 19, 2006

I went to Crate and Barrel's website and they have glass dishes made

in France. I will be buying a set later today. I have newer Corelle

that are white without a pattern and I called Corelle and they said

they use lead in their glazed but it meets the FDA standard which is

not very reassuring in my mind.

Dave

> > > > >

> > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> >

> > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount

and

> > > when

> > > > I say

> >

> > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

> >

> > > > >

> >

> > > > > Hope this answered all of our questions about safety...

> >

> > > > >

> > > > > _______________________________________________

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May 19, 2006

I also got tests from a local hardware store, Home Depot. I tested several

dishes and none tested positive. But...it was several hours later when I was

loading the dishwasher that I realized there was pink on a couple of the dishes

I had tested. I haven't contacted the test kit company yet but I have been

wondering if that means there is low levels of lead and it just took some time

to come out? The kind I have are the sticks that you break the capsules inside

them and use them like a crayon. I was really worried about all my Polish

pottery and the various pieces I have picked up at places like TJ Maxx over the

years. I only tested about 6 or so pieces but about 3 later turned a little

pink. Just wondering. I so remember having those white Correlle plates with

the tiny green flowers when I was a kid.

Thanks,

taqwa65 <taqwa65@...> wrote:

So, I took my little lead testing kit, and checked my China and

Correlle (white and patterned), and they all did not show lead.

Does this mean that I can't really count on these particular test

strips? Or does it mean that the strips only check to a certain level

I wonder? My son does have lead and we've had Correlle from since

when I was a child.

I would be happy to switch over to the Royal Doulton China, and

thought through the test, that it was clear, but now I'm not so sure.

Can anyone recommend a specific lead testing product? I got mine

from the local hardware store.

tx!

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May 19, 2006

The sticks from the hardware store only detect above a certain level

of lead. Anything below that will not show up. This would require

sending your dish to the lab. Or just calling the manufacturer. If

you have a dish that is lower than the level the sticks detect it

may not detect it all, or it may show up light pink later on. Even

though it took time to change colors, it means that it does have

some lead.

I would suspect the pottery too. Even if it has lead, you don't have

to get rid of it. Just don't use it to prepare, serve or eat from.

It is fine as a decorative peice, or to display in a china cabinet.

I can tell you that my corelle did not turn the swabs pink at all.

But the company says it has lead in the glaze. I cannot afford to

send my dishes to a lab, and then find out that they do have lead.

The package for the test sticks explains the levels it is able to

detect. Just as if you test your soil with it, it may not show lead

unless there is a lot of it. Mine soil did not turn the stick pink,

but I know my soil has lead from the lead painted siding. It is just

a lower level.

I hope this helps clarify the sticks a bit.

> So, I took my little lead testing kit, and checked my China and

> Correlle (white and patterned), and they all did not show lead.

>

> Does this mean that I can't really count on these particular test

> strips? Or does it mean that the strips only check to a certain

level

> I wonder? My son does have lead and we've had Correlle from since

> when I was a child.

>

> I would be happy to switch over to the Royal Doulton China, and

> thought through the test, that it was clear, but now I'm not so

sure.

> Can anyone recommend a specific lead testing product? I got mine

> from the local hardware store.

>

> tx!

>

> =======================================================

>

May 19, 2006

Dave,

I would not be reassured by the FDA standard either. That level is

higher than the California standard. The California standards still

allow lead but at much lower levels. This might be fine for people

who do not have a problem with lead or don't have children. For the

rest of us..this won't do!

Boy, Corelle must be wondering what is going on with all of us

calling them! Maybe they will get the hint!

> > > > > >

> > > > > > From the manufacturer and I quote:

> > >

> > > > > > " All of our products have lead but a very minimal amount

> and

> > > > when

> > > > > I say

> > >

> > > > > > minimal I mean lower then the appropriate level. "

> > >

> > > > > >

> > >

> > > > > > Hope this answered all of our questions about safety...

> > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > _______________________________________________

> > > > > > Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com

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May 19, 2006

The lead check strips only detect above a certain level of lead.

If the lead content is below that it will not show and would require

sending the dishes to the lab. This probably costs more than

replacing them with glass or lead free china. There are two

classifications for china; Lead free (no lead is used at all) and

Lead safe: a small but " safer " amount of lead is used.

A company can provide this information by email, or phone to you.

Legally, they have to disclosed whether or not their dishes contain

lead. I would call Royal doulton and check on the plates.

-- In , " taqwa65 " <taqwa65@...> wrote:

>

> So, I took my little lead testing kit, and checked my China and

> Correlle (white and patterned), and they all did not show lead.

>

> Does this mean that I can't really count on these particular test

> strips? Or does it mean that the strips only check to a certain

level

> I wonder? My son does have lead and we've had Correlle from since

> when I was a child.

>

> I would be happy to switch over to the Royal Doulton China, and

> thought through the test, that it was clear, but now I'm not so

sure.

> Can anyone recommend a specific lead testing product? I got mine

> from the local hardware store.

>

> tx!

>

May 22, 2006

Thanks Jan, this does clear a lot up!!! What you say makes perfect sense...it

would seem it would really matter what the test sticks are designed to pick up.

Low levels may not be enough to make it turn positive. Didn't even think about

that!

Oh well, I will keep my favorites and get rid of the rest. Not the end of the

world by any stretch.

So Fiestaware really is lead free? I have looked at that before. Plain glass

sound interesting as well.

Thanks so much!!

Jan <queenvavee@...> wrote: