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Corelle is responding to a now-viral post about its vintage dishware and its safety.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Public Health Services page posted a warning on Facebook about Corelle pieces.
“If you own Corelle® dinnerware from before 2005, consider removing it from your kitchen cabinets due to concerns for high levels of Lead. Corelle® recommends using their pre-2005 dishes as ‘decorative pieces.’ Discover which patterns contain Lead: http://ow.ly/kMkN50JeqMn.”
The post that now has more than 77,000 shares has been updated to say this:
“UPDATE: Elevated lead levels are most dangerous in young children and pregnant mothers. The FDA started to regulate lead-levels in dishware in 1971. Decades of daily use can cause deterioration of the paint, exposing the lead and making it easily ingestible. This post is an educational opportunity for people to know that vintage dishes can be a source of lead exposure. Learn more at: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/.../lead-poisoning-prevention.... If you own Corelle® dinnerware from before 2005, consider removing it from your kitchen cabinets due to concerns for high levels of Lead. Corelle® recommends using their pre-2005 dishes as “decorative pieces”. Discover which patterns contain Lead: http://ow.ly/kMkN50JeqMn”
In the comments on the post, Corelle’s official account shared this statement:
“We are very proud of our Corelle products, which are made of Vitrelle, a tempered glass consisting of glass laminated into three layers. Corelle was first introduced by Corning over 50 years ago and in 2000 started to be manufactured by the company known today as Instant Brands. All Corelle products meet the safety standards at the time of manufacturing.
“As manufacturing and regulatory practices have evolved, so have Corelle products. We routinely test Corelle products for lead and cadmium contents at internationally recognized, third-party testing laboratories. This testing confirms that our products comply with applicable federal and state safety regulations.
“Corelle dinnerware has come in many different patterns over the years since it was first introduced by Corning and continued with Instant Brands, and many vintage/legacy pieces have become cherished collectors’ items. Before 2000, and before tighter lead content safety regulations, a small amount of lead was an ingredient in the decorating process of many household products. Given the recent demand for use of vintage products every day, we are further investigating pre-2000 Corelle products to confirm they comply with today’s safety standards – and whether it’s okay to use pre-2000 product as everyday dinnerware.
“Whatever way you choose to enjoy your Corelle products, either decoratively or at your table every day, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do.”
Do you have vintage Corelle? Do you use it or is it decorative? Let us know in the comments.
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I'm an enthusiast with a deep understanding of consumer product safety, particularly in the context of household items. My expertise extends to materials used in dishware, regulatory standards, and the potential health risks associated with certain products. I've closely followed developments in this field, keeping abreast of relevant information up to my last knowledge update in January 2022.
Now, diving into the article, it discusses a viral post concerning Corelle's vintage dishware and its safety, as posted by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’ Public Health Services. The post advises individuals with Corelle dinnerware manufactured before 2005 to consider removing it from their kitchen cabinets due to concerns about high levels of lead. The warning suggests using these pre-2005 dishes as decorative pieces.
The updated information in the post emphasizes that elevated lead levels are particularly dangerous for young children and pregnant mothers. The FDA has been regulating lead levels in dishware since 1971, and the post serves as an educational opportunity, alerting people to the potential lead exposure from vintage dishes.
Corelle responds to the concerns through its official account in the comments section. The company expresses pride in its products, which are made of Vitrelle, a tempered glass with three layers. It highlights its history, being introduced by Corning over 50 years ago and manufactured by Instant Brands since 2000. Corelle claims that all its products meet safety standards at the time of manufacturing and undergo routine testing for lead and cadmium contents at third-party laboratories.
The company acknowledges that before 2000, a small amount of lead was used in the decorating process of many household products. Given the current interest in using vintage products daily, Corelle is investigating pre-2000 products to ensure they comply with today's safety standards. The statement concludes by expressing the company's hope that consumers enjoy their Corelle products, whether used decoratively or at the table every day.
In summary, the article addresses concerns about potential lead exposure from pre-2005 Corelle dinnerware, the company's response to these concerns, and its commitment to investigating and ensuring compliance with modern safety standards for its vintage products.
