XRF Test Results For Corelle / Corning Visionware Large Amber Lid Purchased March 2018

Following up on my earlier posts, here is yet another example of XRF test results for a Corning Visions piece. [Year of manufacture: 2018.] I am posting a total of FOUR of these that each look very similar but are different distinct lids that were tested (in three different sizes.)

This piece is a large saucepan or pot lid (about 10.75 inches in diameter), with decorative radiating ridges around the center of the lid under the top-knob.  There are NO brand or model markings on this piece. It was purchased new in March of 2018.

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Here are the XRF readings for the specific piece pictured here. These readings represent a 90-second test:

• Lead (Pb): 210 +/- 13 ppm 
• Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect*
• Arsenic (As): Non-Detect
• Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect
• Barium (Ba): 160 +/- 30 ppm
• Iron (Fe):  1,545 +/- 130 ppm
• Vanadium (V):  712 +/- 38 ppm
• Titanium (Ti):  1,074 +/- 56 ppm
• Indium (In): 19 +/- 6 ppm
• Magnesium (Mn):  2,720 +/- 221 ppm

*Non-Detect = negative within the testing limitations of an XRF instrument.

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While this particular piece of Visionware was positive for (low levels of) lead, some of the Visions pieces I have tested over the years have also been completely lead-free (“Non-Detect” when tested with an XRF instrument.)

In the absence of any reliable method for the consumer to be able to distinguish between potentially leaded and potentially lead-free items, I personally do not use Corning/Corelle Visionware for my family, nor do I recommend this line of products at this point. Instead, I choose undecorated clear glass (new Pyrex is generally good), quality stainless steel, or (un-enameled / undecorated) cast iron for cooking.

That said, just because a piece is positive for lead using XRF technology does not mean the lead is necessarily leaching into your food (now or in the future), however because lead-free options are available I always make lead-free choices for my family.

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Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama