Originally Published: April 2, 2022
UPDATED: February 23, 2023 – Thursday
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Please do note – per the post on my website with full test results for the stainless pans … the stainless pans from this brand are not 100% nickel-free — but they ARE very-low-nickel (and of course, 100% Lead-free or I would not be recommending them!)
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- Here’s the post with XRF test results for the Solidteknics iron pans.
- Here’s the post with XRF test results for the Solidteknics stainless pans.
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Hi Tamara,
The pans are wrought iron, not cast iron. They are wonderful to cook with.
Thanks for all your hard work, we all appreciate everything you do.
Yes – I know! 🙂 I changed the language to hopefully make that a little more clear!
Tamara
Hello Tamara, have you tested any Made In stainless pots or pans? They are pretty big right now and a major competitor with All Clad. They say they source their metals from Italy and the US, but I haven’t been able to find any lead info on them!
I don’t believe I have tested those
Please let me know if you are considering testing these or have tested them. They are extremely popular right now. They said made in Italy, but don’t have any lead free claims on their site.
Here’s how the testing works: https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-or-other-items-to-test-for-lead-yes-maybe-but-read-this-whole-post-first-thanks/
Are the new plain white Corelle dishes safe? I bought them and have stopped using all my 1997 blue heart Corelle and the gold 1970 butterfly dishes, bowls, and mugs since you tested them and found them to contain lead.
Yes – the new plain white ones (in any shape!) are lead-free!
Tamara
Lead free? Even if the have a scroll work design that is all white too? CORELLE Boutique Cherish Embossed Square 16-pc Set
The dishes and bowls made in USA. Mugs made in china
I bought a cuisinart pots and pans set you recommended . Said you bought for your son I believe? Just unboxed it all and discovered most has paint measurement marks inside Now what? I’m not sure I can return and find anything comparable in price
The markings in those pans do not have Lead.
T
Thanks for the response. I was seriously worried because I unboxed and washed everything before I noticed Love the set so far and thank you for the great recommendations.
Hi Tamara, is it safe to assume all Cuisinart pots and pans that have the painted markings on the inside are lead-free? I have a set that my MIL purchased for us in 2018 that have been sitting in the box because I was worried about the markings. Thanks for all you do!
Have you tested Le Creuset enameled pots and pans? Thank you
Many. Just put “Le Creuset” in the search bar (at the top of every page) to see all of the examples. They are on my “never use / never buy” list.
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Here’s the video that shows how to efficiently search the 3,200+ pages of information on this website:
https://tamararubin.com/2020/12/how-to-use-the-lead-safe-mama-website-video/
Here’s the Le Creuset overview post:
https://tamararubin.com/2022/04/le-creuset-overview/
Here’s the Le Creuset category of posts (there are multiple pages so please click the “next page” link at the bottom to see all of them:
https://tamararubin.com/category/le-creuset/
I have recently become a consultant for Pampered Chef. Have you done any testing on their products?
Yes – just put “pampered chef” in the search bar on the website to see the test results.
I’ve been trying to find any testing that you’ve done on the Pampered Chef enameled dutch oven. I’m on the verge of buying it, but not if it has lead. Have you tested that one yet? Thank you!
Hi Tamara,
I love your website. Thank you for all your hard work, and for letting everyone know what’s safe to use in our kitchens.
In January, I purchased this cookware set from Amazon: Tramontina 8-Piece Cookware Set Stainless Steel, 80116/247DS.
Is it non-toxic & safe to use?
Thanks again.
Hey Lauren,
Check out the guidelines in this post when looking for cookware: https://tamararubin.com/2021/01/i-want-to-buy-some-nontoxic-cookware-which-pots-pans-are-the-safest-for-cooking-which-pots-pans-are-the-least-toxic/
Hi Tamara,
Thanks for all your work and recommendations. I’m really confused as to which pots and pans to buy. I not only want lead free, but “Everything bad” free lol. Like other metals. If you were to recommend a set or brand that is “everything free” first, second and third choice (disregarding any prices, I just want to know quality), what would you recommend in ‘safety all around”.
I am looking at Costco, but they have a lot, and i’m not sure.
Thank you so much,
Lynni
There are no pots and pans that are free of metals.
This post has my overview considerations for choosing pots and pans:
https://tamararubin.com/2021/01/i-want-to-buy-some-nontoxic-cookware-which-pots-pans-are-the-safest-for-cooking-which-pots-pans-are-the-least-toxic/
Here’s a video walk through of my kitchen with links to the things in my kitchen too:
https://tamararubin.com/2022/03/join-me-for-a-tour-of-my-kitchen-and-check-out-all-the-lead-free-things-i-have-there/
Tamara
Hi Tamara, thank you for your research on our behalf, great work! I have Corelle dishes from the 90’s but the pattern I have is not shown in your picture….does that mean that are lead free/low lead?
No – just that I have not yet tested it for the website. You can e-mail me a picture: TamaraRubin@mac.com
T
Hi Tamara,
Thank you for what you are doing !!!!
I can assume that the pattern that tested positive for less is on all the pieces with that pattern regardless of size ?
Sorry,meant “lead” not “less”
My Corell pattern, Strawberry Field, is not on any lead list that I can find. Do I assume it is safe?
Margaret,
If it is pre-2005, I would assume it is high in Lead. https://tamararubin.com/2019/12/breaking-news-12-26-19-corelle-recommends-using-their-pre-2005-dishes-only-as-decorative-pieces-due-to-concerns-for-high-levels-of-lead/
Here is some info if you’d like to send in a piece to be tested: https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-to-test-for-lead/
Hi Tamara,
I have stainless steel pots, but they pitted. What is your opinion on the safety of continuing to use a stainless steel pot after it is pitted? According to my research it seems more likely for nickel and chromium to leach from a pitted pan. Not sure if that matters?
Hi Tamara,
I was wondering if you have a suggestion for some stainless steel pot with no nickel? I do have an unsafe level of nickel in my hair tests. So I think it would be a good thing for me to use a no nickel pot. I do not know where my excess nickel comes from. I am in Canada, but I can probably find the same products in the Amazon Canada if you make a suggestion. Thank you!
Hi Tamara,
Thank you so much for your work! Could you recommend a non-toxic Dutch oven? I don’t trust anything anymore…
– Gaia
Hi Tamara,
Thank you so much for such great work! I learnt a lot from your blog, really amazing job on educating people out there.
I have a question regarding the SolidTeknis cast iron pans: their seasoning uses rice bran which possibly contains arsenic. Did you test for that or do you have info regarding whether the company tests for that? Thank you!!
I have a lot of Pfaltzgraph Yorktown pattern dishes from the 70’s. Do they have lead? I have never seen a post on these and they were so popular.
What are your thoughts on the Mauviel Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel pans??
I am not familiar with that brand. Sorry.
Here’s how to send something in for testing:
https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-or-other-items-to-test-for-lead-yes-maybe-but-read-this-whole-post-first-thanks/
Here’s the website menu too: https://tamararubin.com/website-menu/
Tamara
Hi Tamara, is it safe to assume all Cuisinart pots and pans that have the painted markings on the inside are lead-free? I have a set that my MIL purchased for us in 2018 that have been sitting in the box because I was worried about the markings. Thanks for all you do!
Hi Tamara, thank you for the amazing work you do! I bought many of your recommended products and still have a lot to change in my kitchen.
I’m very interested in Solidteknics Iron Pans. Would they leach metals – other than lead – in my food? Would that be safe?
Many thanks in advance for your help!
Hi Tamara
Have you tested any 360 cookware stainless steel?
https://www.360cookware.com/
Thanks for all that you do!
Have tested the brand Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel pans or pots….looking to buy but can’t find anything about them being lead free…I’m replacing my old nonstick pans. Thanks
I don’t know. I like the construction and design of these stainless steel pots/pans a lot. They look amazing and I love they are lead safe. However, it concerns me that the whole website has the words ‘nickel-free’ splashed everywhere when you found nickel in them To me, this seems like dishonest marketing and makes me wonder what else they aren’t being up front with. I reached out to them today to try and understand the discrepancy, but to me, it doesn’t make me feel confident.
There is an industry standard that “nickel free” stainless can have up to 2,500 ppm Nickel – which is consistent with my findings – and which is why I clearly state they are not truly nickel free, so Lead Safe Mama readers have that info for context:
https://tamararubin.com/2023/02/february-2023-update-solidteknics-is-offering-a-30-discount-to-lead-safe-mama-readers/
Tamara