01-08-2010, 09:57 PM
There is apparently a lead danger from some tinned cookware:
For example reposted from the market place:
Re: AH3982S Roman Situla (Tinned)
Postby caiustarquitius » Tue 22 Dec 2009, 5:05
I recently received a letter by one of the major German deepeeka dealers that the lead content of the tinning in these vessels is so high that they are by the German health department not deemed appropriate for cooking or even storing food in them, since the maximum lead allowance is exceeded by more than 200 %
Same for the patera and other tinned vessels, it seems. So, here´s this information for you all, in case you intend to use any of these for cooking etc., better leave it.
Home test kits for lead are available:
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety ... e-lea.html
I would suggest that the item to be tested be heated a bit before testing but laboratory testing is probably best.
Also just because one item from a manufacturer is safe doesn't mean all are because of subcontracting and copies by different companies.
Does anyone know why lead would be included in the tinning process? To save money on tin?
For example reposted from the market place:
Re: AH3982S Roman Situla (Tinned)
Postby caiustarquitius » Tue 22 Dec 2009, 5:05
I recently received a letter by one of the major German deepeeka dealers that the lead content of the tinning in these vessels is so high that they are by the German health department not deemed appropriate for cooking or even storing food in them, since the maximum lead allowance is exceeded by more than 200 %
Same for the patera and other tinned vessels, it seems. So, here´s this information for you all, in case you intend to use any of these for cooking etc., better leave it.
Home test kits for lead are available:
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety ... e-lea.html
I would suggest that the item to be tested be heated a bit before testing but laboratory testing is probably best.
Also just because one item from a manufacturer is safe doesn't mean all are because of subcontracting and copies by different companies.
Does anyone know why lead would be included in the tinning process? To save money on tin?
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