Food Preparation

Braun MultiQuick Hand Blender / Food Processor: Lead Free in All Accessible Components (no Lead detected via XRF.)

Braun MultiQuick Hand Blender / Food Processor: Lead Free in All Accessible Components (no Lead detected via XRF.)

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For the record, and as an example of the complexity of some of the XRF testing I do, this Braun multi-function handheld blender/food processor was a very challenging, extremely time-consuming item to test — with more than 24 separate XRF-accessible elements [and an even more, inaccessible components]. It also features a variety of different substrates [testing jargon…

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

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

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

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

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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…