March 27, 2019 – Wednesday, 1:52 p.m. I just got a response from Tupperware. Click to read full exchange.
August 2019 Update: Given Tupperware’s limited response since this issue first came up in March of 2019 (see post below), I have started a Change.org petition asking for a more formal proactive response from the company, click here to sign it.
The image below includes my original communication and the full response that I got from Tupperware in March of 2019. For those new to the concern of Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and Mercury found in vintage Tupperware items here are a few links:
- My original post (the test results for the first piece I tested).
- The original post on Facebook.
- The press release I wrote on the subject.
- A post with a summary of all of the pieces I have tested to date.
- A scientific study from 2015 supporting the concern for toxicants found in vintage plastics.
- A scientific study from 2018 supporting the concern for toxicants found in vintage plastics.
As always, thank you for reading and for sharing my posts.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama
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I am interested in the follow up of Tupperwares response on vintage Tupperware. I to have some items that could be returned to them if there is and exchange.
I also have vintage tupperware that I’m still using, so am very interested in learning more about a possible exchange.
I also,wish to retirn vintage tupperware
I HAVE A CUPBOARD FULL OF OF OLD TUPPERWARE. I would be interested in receiving further information of the toxicity of my products.
Hello…..
My kitchen is full of tupperware. All types and products. I used to sale tupperware. So about 35 years ago it was great… now knowing my kitchen holds “vintage products ” and full of bad things like lead and mercury and all that crap. Makes me angry and very disappointed in the company. I would like to give it all back. I will be updating my kitchen.
What about the new ones I bought just recently- the micro pressure cooker and micro grain rice cooker, jugs etc?
Can anyone advice if these should be returned? I bought them from the July sales!
Hi Cath,
My understanding is the new ones are much safer for food use. They are BPA free and should not contain any heavy metal toxicants. If you are going to use plastic products, modern Tupperware seems as good a choice as any of the others out there.
Thank you for commenting.
Tamara
I also have several Pupperware items that I believe are not safe
What do you mean by “vintage” Tupperware? 1980s? 1990s? Please be as specific as possible.
Hi Kelly,
Thank you for commenting!
Vintage usually refers to “at least 20 years old” – per the original post (link: https://tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/)
It is hard to determine the exact age of each piece.
Tamara
So newer tupperware would be considered safe? Looking at replacing some pieces so wondering about the Classic Quick Shake Containers OR the All-In-One Shaker??
Post 2010 is best (from a heavy metal / BPA perspective) but there are still concerns for plastic of course.
T
This just came up in my FB news feed. I use the measuring cups daily, multiple times, and also the yellow cups. I too am vintage I guess ‘cos I’ve been using them all these years! Has Tupperware responded in any detail, specifically in regards to compensation or returns? I now don’t know what to do with my dodgy items, as one cannot in good conscience pass them on, nor relegate them to landfill.
Hi Kerry,
No additionally responses have come back from Tupperware, which is why I started this petition, please sign and share it so we can get a response from them! https://tamararubin.com/2019/07/please-sign-this-change-org-petition-asking-tupperware-to-merely-respond-officially-regarding-the-findings-of-lead-mercury-cadmium-and-arsenic-in-their-vintage-products/
Thank you for reading and for commenting!
Tamara
I am interested in a possible exchange program also
I would like to know the outcome of this issue. I have the cups, pitches and glasses that we are still using..
Hi Nancy – that was the last we heard. As a result I launched this petition, please do sign it & share it!
https://tamararubin.com/2019/07/please-sign-this-change-org-petition-asking-tupperware-to-merely-respond-officially-regarding-the-findings-of-lead-mercury-cadmium-and-arsenic-in-their-vintage-products/
Thank you for commenting!
Tamara
I am interested in the Tupperware response and hopefully resolution. I have been using the yellow and green measuring cups, measuring spoons, and an almond sugar container my whole life. Also, in use since 1986 is the Corelle Peach Tulip dish set! For the last 5 years I have been heavily addressing multiple health issues with what seems to me a never ending merry go round. I have been green and clean for at least 10 years, or so I thought I was green and clean in my home. Recently did an extensive independent lab testing and found I am high in Lead, Mercury, Nickel, and Thallium. I do not process toxins out of my body among other issue around this. This led me to start looking beyond the typical places one looks at cleaning up their environment. Perhaps my kitchen dishes and baking tools are contributing to at least some of my health issues. Just found your website and I thank you for the work you do and share with the world!
Thank you for commenting Sara!
I will post a response if one happens! Did you see the petition? Here’s the link: https://tamararubin.com/2019/07/please-sign-this-change-org-petition-asking-tupperware-to-merely-respond-officially-regarding-the-findings-of-lead-mercury-cadmium-and-arsenic-in-their-vintage-products/
Tamara
I did see it and I signed and commented on it.
Thank you!
Hi Tamara,
Just hoping for a little clarification. Concerning the Vintage measuring cups and other pieces of Tupperware, please let us know how the testing was carried out, just on the surface or within the plastic? If it was on many sets or pieces of the same items or just the one of each? And if these chemicals were present from the time of manufacturing or whether they may have been contaminated over the years by being exposed to the chemicals by use outside of the kitchen, say in a workshop, garden shed or garage?
Thank you
Hi Sheri! Thank you for commenting.
All of your questions are answered in the original Tupperware post, which can be found here: https://tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/
After you read that, please let me know if you have any unanswered questions.
Additionally you may want to read this post with examples of all of the different pieces I have tested (many were new/unused vintage examples): https://tamararubin.com/2019/03/is-my-tupperware-toxic-here-are-pictures-of-everything-i-have-tested-so-far-with-links-to-the-xrf-test-results/
Tamara
Thank you Tamara, I will read the full posts and let you know. I appreciate your speedy reply.
Do you think this Tupperware plastic rolling pin has BPA or other nasties: https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/hsh/d/surrey-tupperware-vintage-baking/7173803792.html
I want a rolling pin that I can fill with cold water, because apparently the cold water prevents dough from sticking to the pin. Is there any rolling pin you can recommend?
You might want to check out a marble rolling pin. They are supposed to be good for pastry.
Hi Tamara, have you yet heard from Tupperware since March 27, 2019?
Hi Tamara,
Most of my MIL’s Tupperware is white plastic and she has a lot of it probably from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. I don’t know what to do with it. Assuming it contains toxins I don’t want to give it to anyone or put in the landfill. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Patti