Mason Jars … Kerr Brand: 23 ppm Lead (+ Cadmium too). WAIT! Don’t Panic! Read post instead! TIA.
WAIT! DON’T PANIC!
- Almost all of the newer Ball Jars that I have tested have tested NEGATIVE for Lead and negative for Cadmium.
- These levels (of Lead and Cadmium) found here in this jar that I tested are typical for Kerr and are considered to be trace/very low/ negligible and are not likely to be leaching at all.
- These levels are considered SAFE by ALL STANDARDS.
- Newer clear (undecorated) glass is still likely the best thing to store your food in (even with trace / low-level toxicants in some options.)
- Ball is the most consistently lead-free brand (for canning jars) that I have found (with just a few exceptions.)
- Conversely, almost all Kerr jars I have tested have been positive for low-levels of lead (20 to 40 ppm range) – with very few exceptions.
- All Weck Jars I have tested have been positive for lead in the 200 ppm range (still very low, but consistently higher.)
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This was very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
You should post a youtube video of your entire house or maybe just your kitchen 😉 😉 I’m super curious on what your healthy home looks like. I’m just now learning about all of these different toxins in our dishes and cups etc. it’s really overwhelming.
Hi RR! That’s a great idea – I will try to do that ASAP!
Tamara
Great! Can’t wait to see, so I can get some more ideas about healthy living. I’m currently trying to find some clear glass dinner plates and cups that are nontoxic. Can you recommend a set??
I’m curious if this is true for newer Kerr jars as they are owned by the same company as Ball (since 1996) and production has been consolidated.
https://www.healthycanning.com/jarden/
Thank you so much for the work you do.
Have you ever tested new (not vintage) amber ball jars?
We are wanting to store dry spices in them.
Thank you for any advice.
Beth
How about reusing clear glass jars from jams, cucumbers and similar from grocery stores. Can those test lead positive as well please?
This is something I do and I’m also curious about!
Have you tested golden harvest mason jars?
Hi! I am looking at purchasing a set of the Jardens harvest canning jars which from what I understand is owned by the same company that produces the kerr and ball? Anyhow I am looking to purchase those as as far as I can tell they don’t have the undercoating on the lid as we are worried about BPA and BPS as well can you tell me if you know if there’s any lead in any of the Jarden’s harvest jars?? Thank you and I have always looked forward to reading all of your posts you’re one about the sippy cups and cups for kids have really helped me a lot for my toddler!! God bless you ☺️
When you say newer Ball jars, how old are you referring to? Is there a way to tell when looking at a glass jar?
Thank you, your website has been so helpful for me as a new mom.
Have you tested Bernardin jars?