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HELLO! People keep asking me about appliances…
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I have tested several versions of this newer model of Vitamix — and ALL of the accessible components (including the cord and knobs) were *lead-free* when tested with an XRF instrument!
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[This is NOT a sponsored post… this is just me telling you that YES, the new Vitamix products appear to all be lead free in all accessible components!]
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Also, please note the OLDER Vitamixes can have components that test positive for high levels of lead (when testing with an XRF instrument.)
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My Vitamix at home is from 20+ years ago — and its original cord and knobs did test positive for high levels of lead. [It’s on the list of things I am looking forward to eventually replacing – with one of these newer models – as soon as we can afford to do that!]
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Takeaway: If you have an older Vitamix (and sorry I don’t have information about a cut-off year as to when they stopped using lead in the cords, but it would be great if someone wanted to follow up with the company and ask them that!), please consider swapping the *cord* out at least – as (in my opinion) there is no place for lead in our kitchen and food prep environments. Thanks everyone! Feel free to share this one too!
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Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama
This blender has a California Prop 65 warning on it. Do you think it’s still safe? I need a new blender.
Hope it’s ok to post on an older topic for anyone still wondering.
I’m guessing the cord has Antimony in it, which I learned (from this blog) is potentially cancerous. I know this site is focused on lead but I would love to see antimony a bit more discussed as well.
I’ve seen some travel blenders that are either cordless or use USB; perhaps some of the subscribers have these and can send them in for testing (sadly I cannot subscribe at the moment). I hear they aren’t very powerful of course but could be an option.
Otherwise it sounds like with Vitamixes you can swap the cord out, so if antimony free ones exist that probably would make it safer (I’m not a fan of plastic/tritan because of possible leaching).
Hi Erin,
Good point! Thanks for commenting. I have tested a few newer appliances and have some lined up in the queue to report on! So stand by.
Tamara
When will you be posting about the other blenders? I’m looking to buy one.
Do you have idea what year this Vitamix was made/bought?
Which lead free vitamin mix blender replacement cord do you suggest?
Have you tested Blendtec?
I contacted vitamix and asked when they changed the cord and switches to be lead free. Reply: “ We received an update! We have been following RoHS standards for more than 12 years. If you would like specifics regarding your unit we would need you to provide your Vitamix serial number.” This was in Nov 2020 – so more than 12 yrs prior to 2020.
Hi there,
I appreciate the info shared re: Vitamix Professional Series 750 and understand you to be saying that lead is a non-issue re: this model. My next question though is whether the plastic composition in your opinion poses a concern? My understanding is that the plastic is BPA free although it is of a substance not yet fully known re: effects? containing copolyesters?
Thanks for any light you may shed. Thanks also for the work you do!
I also would like to know if there is a concern with the plastic pitcher. Thank you.
What are your thoughts on Blendtec?
Hi Tamara –
You are doing amazing work Tamara! Highly appreciate it:)
I’d like to know your thoughts on the Vitamix Immersion Blender (Stainless Steel)?
-PN
Thank you! This is so helpful.
Any idea on the Blendtec blenders?
Hi Tamara!
Thanks for your hard work ! Do you know about the Blendtec blenders ? Also they are made in USA
Hi are there any Lead-free Juicers available?
Hi! I have the steel container and noticed it has black markings for measurements. Have you tested this? I’ve read conflicting info so far. Thanks!
i would also like to know about the stainless steel container!
Hi Tamara, I am also interested in knowing if the black measurement markings on the Vitamix stainless steel container test positive for lead. Thank you!
Not on new models – no. They are Lead-free.
Have you tested a newer Ninja blender?
Hi there, you never posted the actual results for this or any other Vitamix. My assumption is that there is antimony in the cord, but even the Oster blenders that you recommend ended up having antimony on the buttons and the silver facing. That is pretty unacceptable. So before paying a happy price for a Vitamix if you happen to have the results for all the other components of any Vitamix out there, we would love to see it. Thank you