Newer Ikea white glass plate (similar to Corelle), made in France: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free
Published: March 23, 2022
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Full XRF test results for the plain white glass Ikea dish pictured
60-second test (repeated multiple times to confirm the result)
- Lead (Pb): non-detect
- Arsenic (As): non-detect
- Cadmium (Cd): non-detect
- Mercury (Hg): non-detect
- Bromine (Br): non-detect
- Chromium (Cr): 1,344 +/- 181 ppm
- Iron (Fe): 163 +/- 60 ppm
- Copper (Cu): 41 +/- 16 ppm
- Zirconium (Zr): 554 +/- 11 ppm
- Barium (Ba): 6,441 +/- 118 ppm
- No other metals were detected in consumer goods mode.
Some additional related Lead Safe Mama articles that may be of interest:
- Test results for similar white glass dishes from Target
- Test results for new/modern plain white glass corelle
- The “White Glass” category of posts and articles on this website
- The “Milk Glass” category of posts and articles on this website
- A Lead Safe Mama, LLC Amazon affiliate link for plain white glass Corelle dishes
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Great! Good to have more options, and at a good price!
Is this the 365 range? There is a black stamp on the bottom of mine? Is it safe ?
Is it microwave safe
That’s great there is no lead or cadmium, arsenic or mercury. I’m wondering about the barium, since that seems like a large amount. Does anyone know if barium is toxic? Thanks
Is this barium level ok?
Hi Zahra,
My understanding is that the Barium is included as a glass hardener – and may be insert in this application. There is a thing called “Barium toxicity” and “Barium Poisoning” so I do wonder about that myself – but I have more concern for glass cookware that is high in Barium (vs. dishes that you won’t be cooking on.) Here’s a post with an example and a bit of discussion about that:
https://tamararubin.com/2018/09/asktamara-do-you-recommend-corning-visionware/
I don’t think it has been appropriately studied in terms of the potential human health impacts from persistent low-level Barium exposure from consumer goods.
Tamara
Barium is in the cocktail including aluminum that they spray down on us in chem trails /seed clouding /weather modification 🙁 it is so hard to avoid toxicity . looking into zeolites to chelate these toxins and remove them from our bodies
Zeolites have lead – and people selling those products don’t have independent third party science to back their claims. It’s basically a modern “snake oil” and leaves people at risk – more on that here: https://tamararubin.com/2019/07/click-the-link-to-learn-more-wait-what-is-this-click-bait-what-are-you-selling/
What about mineral balancing?
As related to? dishes? Not sure the context of your question.
Do you think the color of the glass would make a difference in the reading? I have these but in the light blue.
Yes.
However they are still likely lead-free, but I haven’t tested other colors of this style.
I purchased this plate and two different sizes bowls from the same line. The plate and larger bowl are made in France, but the smaller 4-inch bowl is made in China. Is this a concern since the one you tested was made in France? Thank you so much!
I am throwing out my Corelle dishes and getting the Ikea brand. however, They are made in china. Is this a problem?
Thank you!
I have the same question!
Why are you throwing out your Corelle?
The new plates are made in China, and no longer in France. But only the large plates, the smaller ones and bowls are still from France. Are the large plates made in China still safe?
Yes I just bought oftast ikea small and large plates today! Small plates are still made in France, large plates and oftast bowls made in China! Bait and switch! They had better be lead free I bought a large set for myself and my friend
I’m wondering the same about the ones coming from China. Have you tested any of these to confirm if they’re as safe?
Hi! Are the ikea bowls made in China ok too?
I think Ikea has products from many countries of origin
It would be great if you could answer the question about the plates being now made un China because it’s what’s being sold now by IKEA. The small ones are still made in France but the large ones are from China and we know some suppliers in China sometimes cut the corners to make them cheaper and righht now those plates are 99 cents at Ikea in Canada. I would think that they verify their suppliers but just in case.
Yes! I would also like some commentary on these white glass plates from IKEA made in China, please. Thank you!
Are the regular plain white corelle plates safe? I saw (I think?) that you recommended them on one of your link, but now don’t see them on your shop list link? Thank you.
Is it worthwhile to contact the company to see if the light blue color is safe?
Tamara- I have a question. I DO have some of the unsafe tainted Corelle dishes patterns but I also have a bunch of plain white plates, bowls and saucers that have different stamps. The diner plates say Break & Chip resistant Corelle Vitrelle Made in the USA No Stovetop or broiler. The cereal type bowls say Break & Chip Resistant Corelle Made in the USA No stovestop or broiler and some smaller bowls with a spiral fluted edge say Corelle by Corning Microwavable , no broiler or stovetop Made in the USA. I would really like to know if I can still use these since I have to purge the known lead contaminated sets. I dont want to buy a new set if these are safe. Can you kindly let me know what you know about these and if safe . I so appreciate your efforts and I found so many toxic item in my home due to the page. Thanks for your help with this. PS- i tried to find a Corelle stamp list to determine age/safety but cant find the info
Jennifer Leonard in CT
IKEA makes a line of plastic(?) type plates and bowls for children…. and a package of four children. Have these been tested at all of it
I purchased similar white plates (I would say exactly the same), also dessert plates and bowls, all made in France, around 2015. Would these also be, in your opinion, Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free?
yes
These are the Oftast range from IKEA. They also do an oven dish in this material (opal hardened glass)
are these the oftast line?
Also, do you know which forks , knives and spoons from ikea are the safest (healthiest) option?
Hello Tamara,
Have you done any testing on Japanese Ironstone Independence plates that are in the Castleton pattern? They are white plates that I believe are from the 1960’s and part of the Century line.
Thank you for all you do!
What do the markings on the back look like. Do you have a link?
Oops… I meant Hello Tamara!
Hell0 Tamara,
Thank you so much for your quick reply! The Independence Ironstone by Castleton China Inc. plates indicate MADE IN JAPAN with green markings and 8 stars on the back. There is some sort of a “statehouse” pictured behind a banner marked 1776. They are being sold at a local community thrift store. The plates themselves are hexagon. I will try to send a photo!
Having had a child who was exposed to lead poisoning over 30 years ago, as well as myself when pregnant with him, I may not take the chance with the plates.
Thank you so much!
General rule of thumb is “Made in Japan” written on the back of a vintage piece (written in English) means it is a lead contaminated piece. I don’t believe we have found any exceptions to this. Vintage made in Japan for export was nearly always heavily lead contaminated.
T
Thank you so much for sharing this extremely important information! It is obvious you are passionate about what you do!
I’m going to pass on purchasing the vintage Japanese dishware. Instead, I plan to begin testing my collections of dishware and glassware. Is there a brand or type of lead test kit(s) you “recommend”?
There are really no home test kits that work on consumer goods unfortunately.
I have tested quite a lot of Japanese dishware with Japanese writing on it (not English) and that is very often lead-free. There are some examples here on the site. The issue with Japanese dishware from Japan (made for the Japanese market) is that they tend to use a lot of blues (so they use cobalt for the blue glazes), and Cobalt is also problematic.
In general if you stick with modern clear glass dishes you are good-to-go.
There are several examples on our shopping-only site:
http://www.ShopLeadSafeMama.com
T
Tamara,
Thank for this invaluable information. I’ll definitely share it with family and friends, as needed. It’s too bad there isn’t a reliable home test kit for consumer goods, but your guidelines are very helpful!