Are these pans LEAD FREE? Thanks!
1345991
Some cookware uses lead as a coloring, to make it black (unbelievably to me). That wouldn't seem to be a factor here. But you still need to consider what metals they did use in China, and whether that can leech much into your food at whatever temperatures. Use the least heat necessary, with any cookware -- for both the food and the equipment. So I still want to know what metals they *do* use, and how it fares with leeching tests.
1345992
I cant answer that for sure. I would think so. I don't think lead would be allowed in any cookware in the US these days. They are made out of aluminum and the inside is ceramic. I own 1 set and gave away 3 more sets.
1285169
No. I called Cuisinart's customer service. The representative took the time to look it up: "No sir, there is no lead in the enamel."
1520471
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.
1539032
I think that they are. You might check on Paula Deen web sight to be sure. I do not put mine in the dishwasher. I absolutely love my set of pans and highly recommend them.
733324
I'm quite sure the pans are cast aluminum, nice and thick, coated with a ceramic coating. I don't think there's another kind of metal in them. I totally love my pans and they wear very well.
1433644
I do not believe that they are lead based. They don't have the same softness as lead.
101190
The entire set is lead-free. Unfortunately I have no answer to the second part of your question. In overall - it is excellent dinnerware for every day or for special occasions.
62117
Ask the manufacturer, as such information isn't provided. I expect they'll say lead-free. Just don't lick the faucet!
1478470
I would not think that they contain lead. They were not made in a third world country. I love the glasses. Brings back memories of the ones we used while I was growing up.
307014
I would not be certain they are lead free if they are from China. There was a big to-do years ago when it was discovered that the Polly-Pocket merchandise (interchangeable clothing that felt rubbery like silicone, though I can't say what they were made from) had lead in them. You would think that baking products wouldn't have lead (common sense) but China has different laws in this. I know that certain supplements and naturopathic things from China one ingests may contain lead and may not be labeled.
375392
I imagine they are all "lead free." I suspect the higher priced one is cleverly advertising it as "lead free" to make you think you are getting something special.
1045301
Yes! Great if you have children and you don't want them exposed to harmful lead, these bowls are lead free.
1439097
I think they are lead free. What grade, I don't remember. The manufacturer should be able to tell you as I believe they told me
2276966
As far as I know, they are not coated. I have never had a problem with any of their pans and I have many, because I am in the bakery business.
1935426
I'm sorry, I don't know if it's lead free or not. Unfortunately the packaging it came in did not have that information either. I was not aware that lead in that product could be a possibility. Thank you for the question.
1475065
Here's the company website. Doesn't say lead free that I could see but you could call and ask.http://www.wollcookwarestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath;=53
187606
I assumed they were lead free because it would have been noted on the package. Check with manufacturer.