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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Rebekah Burks says
Great! Good to have more options, and at a good price!
Andrea says
Is this the 365 range? There is a black stamp on the bottom of mine? Is it safe ?
JoJo says
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
Zahra says
Is this barium level ok?
Tamara says
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
jennifer barbera says
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
Tamara says
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/
Pamela Zegarra says
What about mineral balancing?
Tamara says
As related to? dishes? Not sure the context of your question.
Heather says
Do you think the color of the glass would make a difference in the reading? I have these but in the light blue.
Tamara says
Yes.
Tamara says
However they are still likely lead-free, but I haven’t tested other colors of this style.
Sarah says
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!
Sandi says
I am throwing out my Corelle dishes and getting the Ikea brand. however, They are made in china. Is this a problem?
Thank you!
Linda Leonard says
I have the same question!
Bailey says
Why are you throwing out your Corelle?
Bo says
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?
Jack A. says
I’m wondering the same about the ones coming from China. Have you tested any of these to confirm if they’re as safe?
Nicole says
Hi! Are the ikea bowls made in China ok too?
Tamara says
I think Ikea has products from many countries of origin
Brigitte says
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.
Caroline Owen says
Yes! I would also like some commentary on these white glass plates from IKEA made in China, please. Thank you!
Sydney says
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.
Julie says
Is it worthwhile to contact the company to see if the light blue color is safe?
Jennifer Leonard says
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
Sandy says
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
Alex says
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?
Tamara says
yes
Mike says
These are the Oftast range from IKEA. They also do an oven dish in this material (opal hardened glass)