Is there any California prop 65 warning on this product about it containing lead and lead compounds? The Stok grate I just bought does. Yikes!
1985004
Sorry I don't know but I can tell you that I used mine all summer long last year and I'm still breathing and paying taxes . As for the product it is great to use but as soon as your done cooking run a wire brush over it then swab on a light coat of oil on it while it's still hot .
1985005
No, the melting point of iron is 1,535 C. To cast it, it is therefore heated to several hundred degrees past this temperature. Lead melts at a mere 327.5 C and by the time you reach the melting point of iron is very close to its actual boiling point of 1,750C. When the iron is hot enough to be cast, it would actually be above the boiling point of lead. So what little lead there may be in the iron, would simply boil out of it before it was cast, in exactly the same way that when you use beer or red wine in a recipe, the alcohol all boils out very quickly and you are left with the taste of the wine, but not the alcohol. We coat our grates in cooking quality soy oil because its better and we like it. The only lead found in cast iron cookware could be in the enamel.
1985006
Not that I recall seeing. But I gotta say, the purchase was one of the best products I've ever made!
1985007
I saw no warnings about lead or Prop 65, but even if there were such a warning it would be related to the original ore and would be gone in the final product. Lead boils below the melting point of iron and would be gaseous at the normal temp for pouring molten iron. Poof. No more lead. Lead hazards are overstated in many cases. Don't eat old paint or drink ancient gasoline. Or bite some bullets. You should be fine.
228148
There was no mention of lead or cadmium on the packaging and one other Norpro garlic baker states no lead or cadmium in their terra cotta. You could probably contact Norpro and ask them.
142180
Yes... they said that their products were not lead free. There are some RV shut offs(a wye and a 45 degree) from Camco that are supposedly lead free, but require the CA warning because of something else... I wish they would say what specifically, but it can even be something that is only used during the manufacturing process for a plastic part(like CA wants to shame manufacturers for using dirty methods). Perhaps it is better to just use the plastic ones after an extended break in period...
325664
Its sold in California. In California you must put a prop65 warning if your products contain 1 of over 2000 materials. The penalty for not putting the sign or label is huge. The penalty for needlessly labeling is nothing. Starbucks, whole foods and every darn store in California has prop 65 warnings all over. Google prop 65 for more info. The toothpaste is made from Redmond clay, a naturally occuring product, so while it may contain thousands of micro amounts of minerals, organic lead may fall in there. This lead threshold will be less than the water you use to wash your mouth out from your sink. All tap water has inorganic lead present from deterioration of supply lines.
1672726
The CA Prop 65 warning indicates a product contains compounds that could cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. I typically avoid anything that has that label associated with it. Before this product ever had this label, however, we purchased it for our children. I suspect that the plastic pieces, the magnets sandwiched between the plastic pieces, or even the glossy coating on the pattern cards are things that contain "less than desirable chemicals". Now for my most humblest of opinions...practically every toy for sale on amazon and in local stores probably qualify for that label. Whether it contains lead, or BPA, bromide, chloride, etc. Just because a toy doesn't have that warning doesn't mean it doesn't qualify. I looked everywhere on the packaging for this toy for the CA prop 65 warning and didn't find it. Unfortunately, one never truly knows what yucky chemicals are hiding in children's toys. If you want a truly non-toxic toy, you need to stick with unfinished wooden toys. Hopefully change is on the horizon for toy manufacturers.
28463
"Macrolife's website has a page about the issue; the lead content is no higher than that of the foods it is made from." This is the response from a previously asked question on the Macro Reds products. This has to do with Prop 65. A direct quote from the Macrogreens website, to put this in perspective: "Natural green beans contain 28.75 micrograms of lead in a one cup serving, which is an exposure of approximately 50 times the allowed Prop 65 levels." Read more here: http://macrolifenaturals.com/california-prop-65/
755877
Many electrical devices have such a warning if the device is made with lead or other heavy metals, even though it's only trace amounts as would be used in brass alloy or lead solder on electrical connections. No risk to the consumer.
1810739
I've heard nothing of the sort. That doesn't mean anything, though, since California has too many stringent rules and I can't keep up with all of them. I've use this product for several years without issue, but that's just me. I think it's worth trying, but you'll have to use your best judgment. What is the chemical that you're concerned about?
1792579
I have never heard of a Proposition 65 warning before. I have looked it up online and I now know what it is. I was not aware Amazon had a Proposition 65 warning on this product. However, for more product information visit www.nowfoods.com/2810.
1761852
Never thought about it. Personally, I doubt there is any lead in the product as I believe there is a law against having lead in any food containers/servers. You might want to ask the company about it.
487643
I just became aware that lead is a problem in these crocks. I just had mine tested with an XRF gun and the result was 28ppm. I believe that is not a safe level... I'm sending mine back. I don't know if it came with a prop 65 warning b/c I already threw away all of the packaging.
480724
Did anyone hear more from the manufacturer? Amazon incorrectly listed a Prop 65 warning for a crib that I purchased (after much research to confirm that Amazon was wrong). I wonder if this is an error too. I hope so! Thanks.
751704
spoke to rep about this. very nice and helpful. she stated that the lead comes from water and soil. no different from anything that grows in soil. only exceeds ca levels at max starting dose of 6 tabs a day.
1090722
I highly doubt it has lead in it. I know it is pfoa free and cadmium free. We use these pans a lot and love them.
2280368
In California, according to Proposition 65, anything that contains ANY substances known as a possible carcinogen must be labelled. That includes all kinds of compounds, including anything with lead in them. Basically, nearly every new piece of electronics, new cars, really just about everything gets the label slapped on to it. A well intentioned law and a bit alarming regarding the prevalence of carcinogens, but it is extremely common for products to have that label and doesn't really have much meaning.
1205244
I do not think all ceramic is contaminated with lead. Manufacture should aware consumer if is a problem with this cookware set.
1639085
I am a physician with some publc/industrial health experience and I am aware of no serious studies linking casual contact with these various petrochemicals with any health risk whatsoever. You are just about as likely to get cancer from the naturally produced aflatoxins in your peanut butter. Life is hazardous in itself, always leading to death and I think I can live with this level of sdditional risk. I would add that the warning label may refer to various paint /finish components which could include aromatic hydrogrbon residues and heavy metal (mercurial) hardening/curing accellerants. These finishes may contain cadmium or lead pigments, etc. I wonder why decks aren't required to have warning labels about the real threat of arsenic exposure they pose?