Not All Ceramic Cookware Is Safe Unfortunately, not all ceramic cookware is safe, and while the VitaClay manufacturer makes it clear that their wares do not contain harmful chemicals, other cookware sets by other manufacturers cannot - and do not - make these claims. Lead In Ceramic Glaze Associated With Lead Poisoning As far back as 1990, the New York Times reported on the lead poisoning dangers associated with ceramic cookware. The lead itself is contained in the ceramic glaze. According to the New York Times, the lead in the glaze is sealed in during firing, if the process is done correctly. If there is an error made during the process, the lead will actually leach out of the cookware set and into the food. From the food, the lead finds its way into your body and the bodies of your children. Slow but consistent lead poisoning is the result. Ceramic Cookware from Foreign Countries Should Be Used For Decoration Only Ceramic cookware sets from major American manufacturers are deemed safe, but ceramic pots and cookware sets made in Mexico, India, Hong Kong, and also China (which should not come as a surprise) are highly suspect. Although not each and every ceramic cookware set is indeed a case of lead poisoning waiting to happen, it is wise to err on the side of caution. Use such brightly colored pots and pans as ambiance inducing decorations, but do not store food, cook, or serve meals in them
Posted on: Sun, 06 Oct 2013 23:33:47 +0000
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