Le Creuset made in France/China/Thailand? Le Creuset Essential Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set, Satin RedDoes anyone know if this particular cookware or any Le Creuset items sold by Amazon is originally made in France? Just concerned because I've seen some made in China/Thailand (perhaps as knock-offs, not sure) Le Creuset made in France/China/Thailand? Le Creuset Essential Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set, Satin RedDoes anyone... » Read More Le Creuset made in France/China/Thailand? Le Creuset Essential Enameled Cast-Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set, Satin RedDoes anyone know if this particular cookware or any Le Creuset items sold by Amazon is originally made in France? Just concerned because I've seen some made in China/Thailand (perhaps as knock-offs, not sure) « Show Less
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Check the lecreuset website for each item to see where it is made. It seems that their enamel covered cast iron pieces are still made in France. However, they are selling other cookware that is made china, which is really a shame.
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The Ceramics from Le Creuset are made in China which I think is strange as its a premium French brand.
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All I can add is that I received two pots from Williams Sonoma. Both came in a box that said made in China. I returned the large one due to poor constructions and paint drips. And, the Bellevue Washington store replaced it with a piece that was flawless that said Made in France. Sure makes one wonder about truth in advertising...
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Without seeing the inside of the lid (where both the size code and made in France are impressed into the metal) I could not be sure. In my experience only the stoneware is made in Thailand
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Oddly, it's not stamped on pots/pans nor is it listed on product brochure; however, the box says, made in china. But I must say, they are well made products. I've had my set for a couple years and bought my girlfriend one too. Like anything, if you take care and follow instructions--they will look like new and cook quick and evenly for years. But they do scratch easily of you use metal utensil...which they warn clearly against...plastic utensils are the way to go and the clean up easier than any dish you've ever had. And I should know cause I hate doing dishes--wish they were all made of this material :-)
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This is Le Creuset were talking about, Made in France. That's why it costs so much. You can get the same thing Made in China by Martha Stewart or Rachel Ray for half the price. I like my Le Creuset and the quality is a Liftime piece to be passe on.
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I had to find out through much research that the only LC products made in France are the enamel over cast iron pans, which are the only pans I have ever used as they are without equal. However, the LC stainless steel pans and the LC stoneware is made in China, and I never purchase any cookware, or any items used for food, from China. You just cannot trust China to create any products that do not use poisonous toxins. Their reputation precedes them!
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If you are looking for a cookware that is "Made in USA" this product is not one of those. The company says it is made by its affiliates in Thailand, China, Italy to US standards.
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Mine has a stamp/impression FRANCE on the underside of where the le Creuset is. I am concerned myself now, because all of my other pieces purchased at WS & sur la have the impression MADE IN FRANCE in a circle in the center on the bottom of the pieces. The paper work all says made in France.
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Hello Caroline, Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, Le Creuset Forged Hard-Anodized Fry Pans are only made in China.
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You will never know for sure. I bought this cookware some time ago and after I bought it wanted to find out about where they were manufacture and about warranty. Well, nobody wanted to give me an answer. Sometething is very strange about that cookware. I wanted to contact that company in Switzerland but good luck to any person who wants to do that. Also tha cookware set came without a booklet/instruction on how to use these pots. So I wanted to buy one if possible but who do I contact? China? Who in China? Anybody knows? Who is that mystery manufacterer of this cookware?
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Lodge Cast Iron cookware products is the "only" cast iron cookware made in the US today. All others either come from China or Taiwan. Some of the accessories sold under the Lodge name are imported such as lid stands, camp tri-pods, silicon ovenmits, etc. etc.. I have been using "Lodge" products for more than 40 years and I can tell you will find "None" better. As a matter of fact I still have and use several pieces which I bought about 40 years ago. No I am I do not work for Lodge, but I did grow up in the backcountry of Montana and Idaho learning to cook with cast iron cookware and a "well made" Skillet or Dutch oven will out preform anything on the market today. Lodge Cast Iron cookware products is the "only" cast iron cookware made in the US today. All others either come from China or Taiwan. Some of the accessories sold under the Lodge name are imported such as lid stands, camp tri-pods, silicon ovenmits, etc. etc.. I have been using "Lodge" products for more than 40 years and I can tell you will find "None" better. As a matter of fact I still have and use several pieces which I bought about 40 years ago. No I am I do not work for Lodge, but I did grow up in the backcountry of Montana and Idaho learning to cook with... » Read More Lodge Cast Iron cookware products is the "only" cast iron cookware made in the US today. All others either come from China or Taiwan. Some of the accessories sold under the Lodge name are imported such as lid stands, camp tri-pods, silicon ovenmits, etc. etc.. I have been using "Lodge" products for more than 40 years and I can tell you will find "None" better. As a matter of fact I still have and use several pieces which I bought about 40 years ago. No I am I do not work for Lodge, but I did grow up in the backcountry of Montana and Idaho learning to cook with cast iron cookware and a "well made" Skillet or Dutch oven will out preform anything on the market today. « Show Less
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I bought this from Amazon and the original box says "Made in France" as does the pot itself. There are some Le Creuset items that are made in China, but not the tagine that I bought. I always thought it was supposed to have a hole to let the steam out, but that is not the idea--the steam rises and drips back down making the food moist, whether you use it on the gas stove top or in the oven. You can brown the meats in the cast iron bottom first if you like that.
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I have purchased two of these Le Creuset 1.2 Quart stainless steel kettles. The first one, which i bought over a year ago, was made in Thailand. The second one, which I bought a few months ago, was made in China.
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All the t fal pots are made in China, but it really don't matter if it was made in China or made in France. Since I do have also another set which is made in France and I can feel that the quality is almost the same.
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Despite Le Creuset be a French company, this model of the pan was manufactured in China (at least the one I bought). The format of this pan is this same, the lid has no hole in its upper part, because the shape of the lid helps to circulate the vapor formed by cooking and keeps the flavor and softens vegetables and meat.
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My china, which in my opinion is of poor quality, does not state its place of manufacture. I find that odd. The china is very susceptible to scratching from silverware and requires cleaning with bar keeper's friend. I also find that troubling.
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Le Creuset is a French company, but they produce many of their items in Asia. Those items are produced specifically for Le Ceuset and I never recognized a lack of quality. There is always a difference between going shopping in Asia for products and put the 'brand" label on it and companies that exactly know what they need and searching for a company that can produce those and to order accordingly.
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Well, the one I ordered was a gift for a friend of mine. However I did check the tetsubin and the packaging before I gave it to him. There was nothing stamped on the cast iron itself, but there was a little paper label ont the teapot cover. It said "made in China". I didn't really expect it to be a Japanese product (those are several times more expensive), but nevertheless the quality of this tetsubin is really good. And my friend was (and still is) really happy with the gift. So all I can say is I really recommend it to anyone even though it's not made in Japan.
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The box says designed in France, I see nothing about China on the box. (mine is still in the box) but the fact that it says "Designed in France" would lead me to believe that is was manufactured somewhere else. It is a nice set, heavy.