Is the crock insert lead free? Crocks coming from China as this one is, could have lead in the actual pot. Has it been tested?
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I sent an email to Waring concerning lead in the WSC650 and they replied the next day confirming this model is lead-free.
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I do not know if it is lead free nor do I know if it has been tested. Can't find the manual but if I do I will post the information.
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We continue to proactively test our products for lead and other toxic metals, with the results continuing to come back favorably. Lead is not an additive in the Crock-Pot slow cooker ceramic glaze. We are diligent in our efforts to ensure that our products are compliant with applicable regulations regarding the presence of lead. Should you have any other questions or concerns, please contact customer service directly.
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See http://vitaclaychef.com/faq There is a question asking if the pots contain lead. The answer from this faq is that the cooker was tested to 99.99% lead-free. The lab could not measures to 100% lead-free. They didn't mention anything about cadmium-free.
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Each time I have made food in this, it has not stuck. Maybe if you burn your food it will stick, but I have never burnt anything in this pot. Also, most ceramic crock pots contain lead in the glaze, leak lead into your food, are made in China or all the above. If you are looking for a crock pot substitute that does not leak lead into your food, and is made in the USA, then that is why you would choose this one over a normal crock pot.
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I don't think it's assumed (any longer) that every piece of crockery made in China contains lead. I defy you to find a piece of chinaware that isn't made in China (of any kind), so if they were using lead, I'd think it would be a big deal.
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My husband swears that it's aluminum but I called the Crock Pot company and talked to a supervisor and he said all the lunch crocks had stainless steel. He said their website said that but he couldn't find it when I asked for it. So who really knows.
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Oh golly, I'm sorry, I have no idea about the lead. I would assume it's lead free, but that's just my guess. I really enjoy mine.
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I have no clue about the lead, contact the manufacturer Lodge Cast Iron. It is made in the USA, contact the manufacturer about the content of the griddle
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The lead in slow cookers comes from the glaze. Many claim that the glazes they use do not contain lead. I do not think that clay contains significant lead if any at all, but I suppose it is possible that clay may contain some trace amounts of natural substances that have some toxic effect. This might include some lead. But again, the concerns about lead with clay based pots is generally with the glazes. I use my pots to make a wide variety of foods, some with a lot of herbs and spices and I have not noticed any flavor carryover into the yogurt. The unglazed clay pots that Vita Clay use are somewhat fragile. I have used them for years and have found that it is best to have more than one pot for each cooker in use. I am a heavy user in both my home kitchen and for a large family I cook for--more than 4 to 6 uses per day. If you have more than one pot, you might want to reserve a pot just for yogurt until you are convinced that you do not have flavor transfer problems with what you cook. It is my opinion that though Vita Clay pots are some what fragile, the cooking results are stellar. TMmany traditional cuisines like Chinese and Indian use unglazed clay.
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Yes it's lead free. You can not find any trace of lead in this pot, because you're not cooking in the outter layer of the pot. There's an inside pot that drop inside of it and it's lead free.
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The amount of lead is not harmful. The only way this could even be a threat (very small chance) is if the crock glazing is pitted anywhere. It would still be less dangerous than the pots that I purchased in 1980 when I first married. Use crock pot, it is safe if you take care by examining the glaze after each washing. I love my crock pot which I purchased through Amazon. (Hamilton Beach 33249)
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The crock is certainly lead and cadmium free. The glaze is applied to both the exterior and interior of the crock.
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I was surprised by your question and looked all over my double boiler for the "made in China" mark, but don't see it anywhere. I also googled it (as I'm sure you did as well) and can't find anything about lead content. So "no", I have no idea if it contains lead. If you find out, would appreciate you posting the answer.
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I sent your question in to Le Creuset. See answer below.Hello Kassandra, You are welcome. Be advised that the glaze on the stoneware is lead and cadmium free. Regards, Mernice Savage Consumer Relations Dept. -----Original Message----- To: Consumer Web Services Subject: Crockery Hello, I wondered if your pottery is lead and cadmium free? I am a loyal buyer and love all my pieces of Le Creuset. A friend asked. Thanks, Kassandra
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The ceramic bowl is NOT coated with a non-stick coating, like teflon or silverstone, but rather the glaze that ALL crocks and ceramic has on its surface and which keeps food, liquids or cleaning solutions from leaching into the bowl itself. The customer service rep was confirming it is not a lead-containing glaze. Have you seen the actual product? 'Not sure why you think there would be an issue, but maybe you could be more specific.
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I looked on the underside to find them stamped "certified lead free made in china". I took that at face value. Draw your own conclusion?
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I don't have an actual lead thermometer, but I have used it in my Lee 20lb bottom pour pot at a setting of 7 1/2 with no problem. One thing, it's just like a mold, it needs to "come up to temperature" before you can use it. I just set it in the lead and lift it out every 10-15 seconds to see when the molten lead stops sticking to it.