Noritake Stoneware, Made in Japan plate: tested negative for lead! #Woot!
Please note: MOST of the vintage Noritake I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead. When it comes to the relative safety of vintage dishware, you really cannot extrapolate simply from a brand name.
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Hi – I’m wondering which pattern this was and how old is considered vintage? I have Noritake Stonewear which I believe is the Watercress pattern from the 80’s. I’m hoping it’s safe because I LOVE it. 🙂
Hi Lindsay, thank you for commenting. All of the information I have about a pattern or piece is in the blog post. Sorry I don’t have more details. Vintage is generally considered 20+ years old or older. Noritake can go either way.
Tamara
Hi! This Noritake pattern (white with royal blue rim) is called Fjord. It was also made with a sailboat motif, which is called Running Free. The serving pieces for Fjord accessorize Running Free. This stoneware was also made in other colors, such as white/brown and black/white and other motifs. Ca. 1980. Delighted to see Fjord is lead-free. Thank you!
Hello,
I was recently given the Noritake Prelude dinnerware, it was made in Japan in the early 1970’s. How do I know if this is safe? Thanks!
Are all pieces of noritake madera ivory stoneware dishes lead free? (i was wondering about the cups and bowls in the madera ivory stones are.)
Does Roseville by Noritake (around 1966) contain lead?
I have a set of Noritake stoneware “painted desert” from 1980. Does it likely have lead at levels that should concern us?
I have a set of Noritake Ivory China. I bought basic pieces and received the rest as wedding gifts in 1974. The pattern is “Norma”. The Pattern has been retired for many years. I used it on Sunday’s for a while when the boys were younger, all grown now, and on some holidays. I love this china but am concerned now that it contains lead. Is this one you have tested?
Just purchased a set of Noritake “Running Free” dishes at a thrift store. Should I be concerned about lead? I can always return them if this is the case. Thank you,
Send me a picture? Testing@LeadSafeMama.com
I was a set of Nortake Valiere china. Can you tell me if it is safe to use?
My granddaughter just purchased a set of Nortiake China called Sunnyside.
Can you tell me if it has lead?
Thank you,
Cheryl
Hi was wondering if noritake tressa black trim has lead and also the Milburn pattern?
Does my 1950s Noritake Trevor pattern contain lead?
Does my Noritaki Wild Ivy pattern contain lead.
Hello! Does Noritake Beguine have lead in them? Asking because we were gifted old ones from family and I’m worried about it as I am pregnant.
is noritake colony bought in 1960 lead free
Thank you for all that you do Tamara. I have a set of Noritake stoneware made in Japan called Moonflight. Can you please tell me if it contains lead and/or other chemicals?
Thank you very much.
Twila Conrod.
What about Noritake that is not vintage? I got a dish and mug set as a gift within the last five years. It’s plain white with black backing and just says Noritake stoneware on the bottom.
Does Nortaki “Melanie” pattern contain lead? The pattern is white with pastel fruit in the center of the plate. Thank you for your wonderful work!
Sally
I just discovered you – thank you for all the valuable work you do! I have the Noritake Barrymore pattern from 1989. Does it contain lead?!
Hi dose the Noritake Primastone Spinnaker have lead ??
What year was it made?
T
Thank you for the information you’ve researched and posted.
Can you tell me if Noritake Blue Chintz contains lead? This is the pattern that has small blue and gold flowers all over each piece.
Thank you so much for the work that you are doing. Most people don’t think about lead in their plates unless they are health conscious. I’m an RN so I know about the hazards of lead and other toxins. I have Noritake Aspen Nights made in 1991-1992 that I’ve only used for special occasions. I’m suspecting it’s high in lead since your definition of vintage is over 20 years old. Since there are so many patterns, it’s impossible to test all patterns. I’m probably going to have to let this set go to be safe and get a newer set. Do the newer sets state that they are lead and cadmium free?
Does Noritake Sweet Swirl Wine Glassware have lead?
Does Noritake China made in Japan have toxic lead or metals in it . The pattern is Blue Dawn . We need to use them
If they are safe. Thank you
Hi,
Does the Noritake (made in Sri Lanka) “Trellis” pattern contain Lead?
I love the dinnerware. I hope it’s safe to use. Thank you
How old is it? Do you know what year you bought it? What year it was made?
Thank you this is very helpful. I just purchased the Noritake Penelope set at an estate sale. It is so lovely and I look forward to tea parties with my girls, and then suddenly thought given the age. There could be a risk of lead. Have you ever encounter that in that pattern?
Do you have any information on Noritake china called Savannah from the 1970’s?
Your work in this area is amazing! Thank you!
I have a set of Noritake Folkstone “Safari” from the 70s. Do you know if lead is detected in this set? Thank you!
If it is from the 1970s it likely has unsafe levels of lead in the glaze on the food surface.
Hi! Do you know if Noritake Colorwave has lead in it? Regarding Corelle, are painted patterns post-2005 safe, or just white ones?
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I have my great grandmother’s Noritake The Yale from the early 1900s. What do you know about this pattern?
Can you email me a photo of the front and the back of one dish? TamaraRubin@mac.com
Does my 1983 wedding china, Noritake Limerick, contain unsafe levels of lead?
Hi. I bought a set of Noritake Dresdoll (made in Japan) at an estate sale. It’s so pretty! Is it lead free? I also have a set of Noritake Marseille made between 1966-1981 that I inherited— Is this lead positive? Thanks.