Casseroles

Vintage Dynaware Pyr-O-Rey milk glass casserole: 9,804 ppm Lead, 2,204 ppm Arsenic, 413 ppm Cadmium.

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Vintage (1972-1988) Corning Spice-o-Life Casserole: 26,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe) & 236 ppm Cd (75 is unsafe)

December 28, 2019April 8, 2024

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For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…

Textbook corporate response from Corning 12/28/18 – to the findings of high levels of Lead in their vintage products.

December 28, 2019January 11, 2021

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Originally published: December 28, 2018, 4:34 p.m. Format refreshed: Dec 28, 2019 In response to my original post referenced in the title above [Link HERE] today, Corningware shared the following response (when Sabrina – a friend of a friend on Facebook – shared the post and tagged them): “We appreciate you [sic] concern for our products,…

Vintage Light Green Pyrex Small Casserole: 65,200 ppm Lead + 200 ppm Cadmium + 699 ppm Antimony.

June 22, 2019

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Vintage Pyrex Small Light Green Milk Glass Casserole / Custard Dish. When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish / custard had the following readings: With scope focused on exterior green painted area: (minimum 60-second test) Lead (Pd): 65,200 +/- 2,300 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 200 +/- 26 ppm Chromium (Cr): 385…

“How much Lead is in my vintage Pyrex?” Here are pictures of each one I’ve tested, with links to test results.

March 22, 2019June 2, 2019

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Check back here periodically for updates. Each time I add a new post I will upload a picture to the photo grid below, and link it to the post with the test results. Click any of the images below to see the corresponding XRF test results (listing all metals found) for that exact item pictured….

“How much Lead is in my vintage Corning casserole?” Here are pictures of each one I’ve tested, with links to test results.

March 22, 2019May 15, 2024

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For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead…

CorningWare 3-Quart Casserole Dish: 29,900 ppm Lead + 602 ppm Cadmium (90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe for kids)

February 16, 2019April 9, 2024

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method…

Corningware (c. 1985-1990) Pastel Bouquet Pattern Casserole: 20,400 ppm Lead + 205 Cadmium [90 ppm Lead is toxic.]

December 27, 2018July 29, 2020

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As expected, the exterior decorative painted flowers on this vintage Pastel Bouquet pattern Corningware casserole was positive for high levels of Lead when tested with an XRF instrument. Here’s a link to a post on a blog that helps to date many of the Corningware patterns. To learn more about XRF testing, click here. To…

Vintage (1976-1980) Pyrex Homestead Casserole: 209,900 ppm Lead + 9,009 ppm Cadmium + 9,252 ppm Arsenic

December 27, 2018March 16, 2019

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Vintage Pyrex Homestead (1976-1980) Design Milk Glass Casserole Dish. Here’s a link to the Pyrex website I used to figure out the pattern names! When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish had the following readings: With scope focused on area with blue flowers over tan speckled background: (minimum 60-second…

1980s Vintage Pyrex Trailing Flowers – Beige Casserole Dish: 253,900 ppm Lead + 12,100 ppm Cadmium + 8,801 ppm Arsenic

December 25, 2018December 25, 2018

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Vintage Pyrex “Trailing Flowers – Beige” 1980s Promotional Design Milk Glass Casserole Dish. When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish had the following readings: With scope focused on one of the rust colored flowers: (minimum 60-second test) Lead (Pd): 253,900 +/- 11,000 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 12,100 +/- 600 ppm Arsenic (As):…

Vintage (1995-1997) Corningware Rosemarie Tulip Pattern Oven Casserole: 8,164 ppm Lead + 165 ppm Cadmium

October 26, 2018December 28, 2018

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As expected, the exterior decorative pink painted tulip pattern on this vintage Rose Marie Tulip Pattern Corning casserole was positive for high levels of lead when tested with an XRF instrument. To learn more about XRF testing, click here. Here’s the XRF test results for the exterior design on this exact piece: Lead (Pb): 8,164…

Vintage (c. 1972) “Butterfly Gold” Pyrex Casserole Dish: 87,000 ppm Lead. [Context: 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

April 19, 2018June 3, 2019

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Vintage Pyrex “Butterfly Gold” casserole dish, c. 1972. The mustard and white paint on this vintage Pyrex casserole dish tested positive for the following elements at the following levels (with a one-minute test, using an XRF instrument): Lead (Pb): 87,000 +/- 2,900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): ND / Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): ND / Non-Detect…

Vintage “Horizon Blue” Pattern Pyrex Casserole. c. 1969-1972: 72,000 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids’ items.]

April 19, 2018September 2, 2019

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This vintage “Horizon Blue” casserole by Pyrex tested positive for the following elements at the following levels (on the painted exterior design with a one-minute test, using an XRF instrument): Lead (Pb): 72,000 +/- 2,200 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 33 +/- 11 ppm Arsenic (As): ND Mercury (Hg): ND Gold: (Au) 504 +/- 170 ppm…

#LeadFree: Newer Corning Casserole Dishes

January 21, 2018

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This newer oval Corning Ware casserole tested negative for lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. Would you like to see more test results like this? Please consider making a small monthly gift in support of my advocacy here: https://tamararubin.com/2017/07/subscribe/ – Thank you for reading, following and sharing! Please ask questions…

Vintage (1972-1988) Corning Ware Spice-o-Life Casserole: 21,800 ppm Lead

January 21, 2018December 27, 2018

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This vintage Corningware Spice-o-Life casserole dish tested positive for lead when tested with an XRF instrument at 21,800 ppm Lead in the decoration on the outside of the dish. On the plain white inside it was negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic. Tested in 2014. Here’s a link to a post on a…

Corningware c. 1996-1998 “Summer Blush” Square Casserole Dish with Pansies: 15,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

December 19, 2017September 2, 2019

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“Made in Illinois” Summer Blush pattern square Corningware baking / casserole dish with pansies. Period of manufacture: c. 1996-1998. The colored flower pattern on the outside of this dish was positive for 15,500 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in the paint or coating of an…

#SaferChoices — Casserole dishes: “How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish?” (Including FIVE Lead-free examples available today!)

October 14, 2017February 27, 2024

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#SaferChoices: Casserole Dishes How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish? Published: October 14, 2017 Updated: February 27, 2024 This is an ad-free article. At the bottom of this article I have shared FIVE #SaferChoices for casserole dishes that are likely to be Lead-free, based on my (more than 13 years of) experience testing…

Corningware “Etch” Casserole Dish (New, 2017)

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017

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Corningware “Etch”, New (2017). 230 ppm lead on the outside. 91 ppm lead on the inside. Tested with an XRF Instrument. Here is my Amazon Affiliate link for this product: http://amzn.to/2yomjYF These levels are considered safe by most standards. Most likely leach tested (and most likely passed!). Comments on the original Facebook post for this piece reiterate my…

Princess House Clear Glass Casserole lid

March 15, 2017May 5, 2023

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Princess House Clear Glass Casserole Lid: Lead-Free. Learn more about XRF Testing here. Please consider contributing in support of my consumer goods testing & childhood lead poisoning prevention advocacy work here or here. Thank you!

Small Blue Ceramic Le Creuset Custard Pot: 36,900 ppm Lead

January 7, 2017July 13, 2022

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Blue (outside glaze): 36,900 ppm Lead. Cream (inside glaze): 128 ppm Lead. Note: this is a REAL Le Creuset miniature pot, a ceramic version made to look like their cast iron ones. It is made to be used in the oven as a custard pot (to bake a single-serving custard in) or for similar purposes. It…

“Orange Fiesta” pattern vintage Pyrex casserole dish with lid, 1971: 55,000 ppm Lead in the paint (90 ppm is unsafe for kids)

December 30, 2016January 2, 2024

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Above is the Vintage Pyrex “Orange Fiesta” pattern casserole with fruit images on lid from 1971. When tested with an XRF instrument, this vintage cookware piece had the following readings: Solid orange of base: 55,000 ppm Lead It also tested positive for: 3,783 ppm Cadmium, 83 ppm Barium, 79 ppm Chromium, 47 ppm Bromine, And,…

Vintage Blue Pyrex Casserole: Positive For 108,400 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids] (& Arsenic Too!)

December 30, 2016January 4, 2020

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Vintage Blue Pyrex Casserole. Below are the XRF test results for this piece: Top blue (on lid): Lead (Pb): 108,400 ppm Arsenic (As): 27,100 ppm Base blue: Lead (Pb): 84,000 ppm Arsenic (As): 23,800 ppm Plane white milk glass of base: Lead (Pb): 74 ppm Arsenic (As): 3,045 ppm Please share and browse the photo…

Vintage Pyrex Casserole, “Shenandoah” Pattern c. 1981-1986: Yellow Exterior – 212,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

December 30, 2016September 2, 2019

Pyrex Vintage Shenandoah Pattern Casserole, c. 1981-1986: White glass: 395 ppm lead Yellow exterior paint: 212,000 ppm lead To learn more about XRF Testing & the potential implications of lead in cookware click HERE and HERE. Read more about lead-in-Pyrex here. For some unleaded mixing bowl options, click here! & unleaded dishes, click here! As…