Small 6oz Ball brand clear glass canning jar, lid and band. Newly purchased in 2017. Tested with an XRF instrument. “Non-Detect” (negative) for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd.) We use Ball brand canning jars (of all sizes) every day in our home. While the lids are free of the toxicants listed above they are still coated in plastic and have other issues – fortunately there are quite a few lid alternatives out there (and it is my understanding that the new Ball brand canning jar lids are now BPA-free.)
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Anonymous says
Thank you Tamara for the great work that you do! I’m considering using glass jars for storing breast milk and was wondering which of these you think would be better.
– the Ball 4-Ounce Quilted Crystal Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands (the similar product which you linked to http://amzn.to/2AspSMS)
– the Ball Brand Glass Storage Jars with Plastic Caps (I think this is the same product that you wrote about here, https://tamararubin.com/2017/10/ball_baby)
Rita says
Hello Tamara!
You are a powerhouse of information. Thank you for all of your time and efforts to share on this medium.
Have you tested the amber colored ball jars? Amber glass blocks 99% of harmful UV rays Is how it is advertised.
Nidhi Khurana says
Hi Tamara,
We love Ball jars but don’t want canning lids for everyday use. Do you have any recommendations for single lids for Ball jars?
Or, other glass jars with single lids that are lead and BPA free (if lid is plastic)? The purpose is to store dry things like flour, sugar, etc
Thanks
Carly Mitchell says
Any recommendations for Lids that fit the ball jars that are safe and lead free?
Are the ball lids bpa free?
Anita says
Where can I buy these jars same as the one shown here. Amazon have the same that are commonly seen at the groceries
LeeAra Anglin says
Hi Tamara! Do you have any information regarding the old blue Ball canning jars? Or any other brand of modern/old canning jars? Are modern Ball jars the only safe option?
Tamara says
Hi LeeAra,
Click the “Ball Jar” link at the top of the posts and scroll through the results that you find there. You can also use this video to find more things you are looking for: https://tamararubin.com/2020/12/how-to-use-the-lead-safe-mama-website-video/
Tamara
LeeAra says
Many, many thanks Tamara! I searched “Red Wing Bowls” as well but didn’t see a post regarding them specifically. I was told that the old versions used a zinc glaze. Any leads? I have the pure white with fat upper rim. No additional markings or colors.
Caroline K Odom says
Have you ever tested Fillmore glass canning jars? https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/containers.html
I have searched their website and cannot find where they have no lead in their jars.
Tamara says
Hi Caroline!
Thank you for commenting. I am not familiar with that brand. If you would like to send something in for testing, here’s how that works:
https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-to-test-for-lead/
Tamara
Caroline K Odom says
Thanks. I will send it to you! And I don’t want it back.
Thanks,
Caroline