Vintage Pyrex “Spring Blossom Green” pattern casserole: 110,000 ppm lead in the white flowers.
It just takes a microscopic amount of lead to poison a child.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic for children in a new / modern item created and sold as intended to be used by a child is 90 ppm lead.
90 ppm lead (and higher) is toxic to children. Vintage dishware was not regulated for total lead content as detectable for an XRF. Modern dishware is also not regulated in this way. The only thing that is regulated in this way is toys or other items manufactured specifically for use by children.
This Crazy Daisy casserole is 110,000 ppm lead! not 90, not 900, not 9,000 and not even 90,000! but One Hundred and Ten Thousand Parts Per Million Lead! – that is 11% lead in the coating.
Note: There’s also a recent article about the potential for lead from decorated glassware to cause unsafe exposures. Link Here.
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Here are some links to a few lead-free casserole dish options on Amazon!*
Pyrex 2-quart, clear glass, $10.89
Pyrex 2-quart, sculpted glass, $13.36
Libbey 6-Piece Set, $54
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After seeing this article I threw out all of my vintage Pyrex casserole dishes I got from my aunt a few years ago. I’m very relieved that I never actually used them! I really appreciate the work you’ve done!
Thank you!
Hi Tamara,
thanks so much for your blog. Quick question – I have these casserole dishes. Is the lead in the colored outside glaze, or on the inside white glaze as well?
Thanks.
I have the same question. Where was the test done? On the inside or outside?
I think the post is clear- the reading listed is a reading on the white flowers. This is the first line of the post.
I thank you so much for your work and I agree that the amount of lead you found is highly problematic, however I just have a few questions: The lead on the crazy daisy Pyrex is only found in the white flowers on the outside? Not on the inside nor in the green part? Thank you again for the important work you do.
Several people have the same question. Is the lead outside or inside? On plates eating off of the paint would appear dangerous. Using a casserole with plain white insides though? It seems a waste to toss them.
I have been using mine for decades. I am never getting rid of them. There are tons of collectors that would love any pieces you have. If you decide to toss.
I just threw mine out. Better late than never.
Hi Alison, thank you for commenting!
Here’s my post about that! https://tamararubin.com/2019/12/what-should-i-do-with-my-lead-contaminated-dishes-to-toss-or-not-to-toss/
Here’s a good replacement option (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/33ecfRq
Tamara