“Made in Illinois” Summer Blush pattern square Corningware baking / casserole dish with pansies.
Period of manufacture: c. 1996-1998.
The colored flower pattern on the outside of this dish was positive for 15,500 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in the paint or coating of an item intended for children is 90 ppm lead or higher. Lead content in exterior decorative elements of dishware (as detectable with an XRF instrument) is not regulated in any way. Dishes are not considered “items intended for use by children.”
Many of the similar Corningware casseroles with blue cornflowers tend to be lead-free although I have not tested the blue cornflower casseroles from every period of manufacture and there seems to be some variation in the presence of toxicants depending on the age of the piece.
Here’s a link to a better choice/likely Lead-free product on Amazon*.
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I have dinner plates with this pattern. Could that mean those plates have toxicity?
Hi Candace, Thank you for commenting.
Yes – I expect if they have the same pattern and are of the same vintage that they also have similar levels of Lead and other toxicants.
Tamara
I had this entire bakeware set; used it daily. What are some of the signs of lead poisoning later in life? My daughter is dealing with an onslaught of medical issues currently. And, I’m kicking myself for ever picking out this pattern for my household shower 20+ years ago.
The food you cook would only be contaminated if it is in contact with the painted motif.
Hi there. Unfortunately that’s not how things work (as related to this concern.) Please read this article: https://tamararubin.com/2020/07/if-the-lead-is-only-on-the-outside-of-my-dish-measuring-cup-mixing-bowl-etc-why-does-it-matter-that-it-has-lead/
In reference to the previous test is Corning ware?
Are you giving the levels for only the paint or for the inside of the items also?
Have you tested plain white Corningware? Is it safe? I have a French White casserole pan from 2021 and some small “Sidekick” rectangular dishes 7″x 5.”
Hello – I am also wondering about the white corningware casserole dishes. I have several and have no idea what dates they were made.