Corelle Dishes

Ask Tamara: What dishes do you use in your home? Which dishes don’t have Lead? Which dishes are Lead-free?

December 28, 2019March 12, 2024

Originally published: December 20, 2016 Updated: December 28, 2019 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…

Vintage Corelle By Corning Butterfly Gold Pattern Glass Bowls: 23,300 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

December 28, 2019April 4, 2024

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This vintage Corelle dish with a basket and flowers is 2,406 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids). Which Corelle pattern do you have?

December 16, 2019December 29, 2023

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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 used…

Brand-new (2019 Open Stock at Fred Meyer) Corelle Key West Dish: 141 ppm Cadmium (75 is illegal in Denmark)

September 14, 2019December 29, 2023

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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 used…

Brand New (2019 Open Stock at Fred Meyer) Corelle Prairie Garden Gray Dish: 16 ppm Cadmium (within safe levels.)

September 14, 2019April 14, 2020

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What are the exact XRF readings for this dish? When tested with an XRF instrument the dish (brand new off the Fred Meyer shelf, purchased in 2019) pictured here (Made in the USA Corelle white glass with the “Prairie Garden Gray” pattern) had the following readings (note: given the shape of the dish and placement…

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Peach Tulip Buds: 28,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 150 Cadmium

June 26, 2019July 17, 2023

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to…

Corelle Coordinates White Stoneware Dish with Black Stripe Design: 92 ppm Lead (within safe range).

June 26, 2019August 1, 2023

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: Test focused on area of dish with black stripe: Lead (Pb): 92 +/- 34 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,744 +/- 235 ppm Chromium (Cr): 1,999 +/- 185 ppm Antimony (Sb): 95 +/- 45 ppm Tin (Sn): 303 +/- 47 ppm Zinc (Zn):…

Corelle Coordinates White Porcelain Mug with Black Stripe Design: 6,300 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in kids’ items.)

June 26, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument the mug pictured here had the following readings: Test focused on area of mug with black stripe: Lead (Pb): 6,300 +/- 157 ppm Barium (Ba): 184 +/- 50 ppm Chromium (Cr): 791 +/- 104 ppm Tin (Sn): 48 +/- 15 ppm Zinc (Zn): 11,500 +/- 300 ppm Iron (Fe):…

Corelle Coordinates White Porcelain Mug: 24 ppm Lead, considered safe by all standards.

June 26, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument the mug pictured here had the following readings: Glazed surface of the mug: Lead (Pb): 24 +/- 12 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,220 +/- 207 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 158 +/- 17 ppm Vanadium (V): 93 +/- 21 ppm Titanium (Ti): 143 +/- 29 ppm Logo area on bottom of mug…

Vintage (c. 1990?) Corelle Dish with Pink Roses & Black Trim: 3,536 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + Cadmium

June 22, 2019December 28, 2023

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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 used…

Vintage Corelle Blue & Yellow Floral Dish With Butterflies: 41,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + Cadmium

June 22, 2019December 29, 2023

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, click HERE. Vintage Corelle Blue & Yellow Flower Pattern Dish With Butterflies (year of manufacture unknown) 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…

Vintage Corelle Spice of Life Pattern Dish: 42,900 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 557 ppm Cadmium

June 22, 2019July 17, 2023

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to test consumer goods for…

Vintage Corelle Plate With Maroon Flowers With Heart Petals: 20,300 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids] + Cadmium.

June 22, 2019February 12, 2020

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Vintage Maroon / Red Heart Petal Flower Pattern Corelle Plate (year of manufacture unknown). When tested with an XRF instrument the painted decorative border on the food surface of this vintage Corelle plate was positive for a very high level of Lead. To see the…

Vintage Corelle Blue Snowflake Pattern Plate: 7,823 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids) & 69 ppm Cadmium

June 22, 2019April 4, 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,…

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Pastel Fruit & Leaf Pattern: 48,800 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 213 Cadmium.

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Vintage Cream Glass Corelle Plate With Pastel Fruit & Leaf Pattern (year of manufacture unknown). When tested with an XRF instrument the painted decorative border of this vintage Corelle plate was positive for a very high level of Lead. To see the full XRF readings…

c. 1980-1990 Corelle Fruit Pattern Plate: 14,900 ppm Lead & 327 ppm Cadmium (90 ppm Pb is unsafe)

May 18, 2019July 17, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…

When I give away a set of Lead-Free dishes as a prize for a contest on Facebook, these are my favorite giveaway!

April 5, 2019June 5, 2019

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Here’s my affiliate link for these dishes too! https://amzn.to/2CXuQDW This is the Corelle Winter Frost White 18-piece service for six, and this is exactly what we have in our home and use every day. When I have a Facebook contest or giveaway I usually buy these myself and have them sent directly to the winner….

“Old Town Blue” Pattern Vintage Corelle Small Plate, c.1972-1982: 18,200 ppm Lead (90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids)

December 11, 2018December 28, 2023

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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 used…

Small Cream Corelle Plate With Blue Leaf Border & White Flowers: 128 ppm Lead

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018

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Small Corelle Plate With Blue Leaf Border & White Flowers. Date of manufacture, c. 1978 – 1993 To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. I took some of the photos against a white background cloth so you can better see that the plate is a cream colored glass, not a white…

Small Cream Corelle Plate With Blue Floral Border & Red Berries: 7,450 ppm Lead + Cadmium

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018

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Small Corelle Plate With Blue Border & Small Red Berries. To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. I took some of the photos against a white background cloth so you can better see that the plate is a cream colored glass, not a white glass. For a pretty Lead-free & Cadmium-free option,…

Small Corelle Plate With Red Floral Border: 2,788 ppm Cadmium + Arsenic

November 19, 2018June 6, 2019

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Small Corelle Plate With Red Floral Border. Date of manufacture, c. 2012. To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Tests were done for at least 60 seconds each. Red Decorative Elements: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative Cadmium (Cd): 2,788 +/- 64 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): 48 +/- 18 ppm…

Corelle Vitrelle Plain White Bowl, Purchased New in 2017: Lead Free

November 14, 2018April 14, 2020

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These are the bowls I bought for my family last year. I got both the large and small size and I love them – for everything. These are the things I love about them: super practical, high sides, less spilling, good for storing stuff in the fridge, break resistant and yes – LEAD FREE (most…

#TopPic: Lead-Free Dish Set, “Service for Four” for under $55! [November 2019 Price] + where to get them cheaper!

October 4, 2018November 30, 2019

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Creating a lead-free kitchen does NOT have to be expensive! In fact, many of the best lead-free choices out there are also the least expensive options in their product categories. As most of my followers know, my favorite reliably lead-free dishes are any plain white Corelle sets (sets with no colorful decorative elements). You can…

Vintage Corelle Livingware Spring Blossom Green Crazy Daisy Mug: 31,700 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids]

December 5, 2017December 1, 2019

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Corelle Livingware – by Corning – Made In the U.S.A. Mug. Crazy Daisy, Spring Blossom Green Pattern. Year of manufacture unknown. Tested in 2014. This cup tested positive for 31,700 ppm Lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument. To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. Related: Tamara, why is this a problem? Is this…