Vintage Pyrex Spring Blossom Green “Crazy Daisy” Pattern Cups.
The dark green/almost black paint on these mugs tested positive for the following elements at the following levels (with a one-minute test, using an XRF instrument):
- Lead (Pb): 39,300 +/- 1,600 ppm
- Cadmium (Cd): 833 +/- 61 ppm
- Arsenic (As): ND
- Mercury (Hg): ND
- Platinum (Pt): 1,017 +/- 264 ppm
- Gold (Au): 492 +/- 273 ppm
To learn more about XRF testing, Click Here.
To see more mugs I have tested, Click Here.
For context, the amount of lead that is considered toxic to children in a newly manufactured item intended specifically for use by children is anything 90 ppm and higher (in the coating.)
Vintage dishware is not regulated at all for “total lead content as detectable with an XRF” and neither is modern dishware (yet.) [Isn’t it interesting that it was positive for gold and platinum!]
NOTE: When well used, most vintage Pyrex pieces will also usually test positive with a reactive agent test (like a LeadCheck swab: http://amzn.to/2DfE3ER*.)
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To see more vintage Pyrex pieces I have tested, Click Here.
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Take away: if you can AVOID having functional vintage Pyrex pieces (or any vintage mugs or glasses) in your home, I would highly recommend that.
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Here is a link to a post with lead-free modern mug choices: https://tamararubin.com/2016/12/mugs/
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for reading and for sharing my posts!
Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama
I use mine frequently. What about matching Corelle dishes, plates? Use daily, and in microwave. Blossom pattern. Son has grandmother’s set with little blue trim.
You gotta be kidding me.
Christmas Eve 2019.. my sister in law says.. I love your dishes (Green Crazy Daisy)
I’m all.. thanks!!! They were my grandmothers (all proud of myself)
Merry Christmas you’re all getting lead poising…
Does this also mean that then other color options with the daisey are also considered unsafe? Or is it color specific?I
Also does the # on the bottom of Pyrex dishes indicate a year or can point someone that the mug of bowl is unsafe?
My mugs have a #16 on the bottem?
Thank you for all that you share!
Michelle
Yikes, I’ve been using these since I bought them in 1972. It NEVER crossed my mind that they could be a part of my current & past health issues. Is there a class action lawsuit yet? If so, can you share it so that I can join in? This is horrid news. I also purchased the complete set of casserole dishes 8 years ago from an antique mall & I use them several times a week. Jeez, I feel the Company should have done more to warn the public. Thanks.
Could it be argued that the mugs and bowls of this design are of lower concern compared to the plates? If what is concerning is metals leeching from the enamel directly into food, that shouldn’t be possible for these since the decoration is only on the outside of those pieces.
Hi Andrew.Thanks for commenting. Please read this piece that discusses the “only on the outside” considerations:
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/
Tamara
Thanks, Tamara, I’ll check it out now.