Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup.
Purchased new circa 2004.
When tested with an XRF instrument the exterior red writing on this measuring cup was positive for Lead (Pb) at the following level: 31,300 ppm
For context: the amount of Lead (Pb) that is considered toxic in an item intended to be used by children is anything 90 ppm or higher in the paint or coating or 100 ppm higher in the substrate. Dishware or bakeware (and generally anything used in the kitchen) is not regulated regarding the presence Lead (Pb) in the same way that modern toys are regulated.
Regardless of regulatory compliance considerations, this is very high amount of Lead (Pb) to be found in the paint of a relatively modern item intended for use in food preparation activities.
There is no reason for any company to be using any kind of Lead (Pb) paint in cookware in the 21st century.
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[10/30/18 update: more measuring cup examples will be posted over the coming week!]
Please browse the photo library of this site (click on the #XRFTesting tag at the top of this post) to see items I have personally tested that have tested both positive and negative for lead.
Click Here to read a post that has some guidance to help you determine whether or not your glass Pyrex (or Anchor Hocking) measuring cup might have Lead (Pb) or Cadmium (Cd) in the writing on the outside of the glass.
To learn more about XRF Testing & the potential implications of Lead (Pb) in cookware click HERE and HERE.
Read more about Lead-in-Pyrex here.
For more lead-free measuring cup options click here.
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Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama
Very interesting and educational. In trying to understand safe and unsafe, if the paint on the outside of a measuring cup or mixing bowl has lead but does not come in contact with food, isn’t still safe? Why or why not.
Are Winter Frost White plates, bowls and cups made before 2005 safe to use because there is no painted decoration on them?
yes