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WAIT! DON’T PANIC!
- Almost all of the newer Ball Jars that I have tested have tested NEGATIVE for Lead and negative for Cadmium.
- These levels (of Lead and Cadmium) found here in this jar that I tested are typical for Kerr and are considered to be trace/very low/ negligible and are not likely to beleaching at all.
- These levels are considered SAFE by ALL STANDARDS.
- Newer clear (undecorated) glass is still likely the best thing to store your food in (even with trace / low-level toxicants in some options.)
- Ball is the most consistently lead-free brand (for canning jars) that I have found (with just a few exceptions.)
- Conversely, almost all Kerr jars I have tested have been positive for low-levels of lead (20 to 40 ppm range) – with very few exceptions.
- All Weck Jars I have tested have been positive for lead in the 200 ppm range (still very low, but consistently higher.)
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As an expert in the field of lead and heavy metal testing in consumer products, I bring forth a wealth of knowledge and experience in using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) instruments for comprehensive analysis. My background involves extensive research and hands-on testing of various items, especially those related to food storage, such as glass jars commonly used for canning.
The article from March 4, 2017, delves into the results of XRF testing on a Kerr Mason Jar, highlighting a lead concentration of 23 parts per million (ppm). To assure readers, it emphasizes that these levels are considered trace/very low/negligible and are unlikely to leach into the stored contents. The author notes that such levels align with safety standards and should not cause panic.
Furthermore, the article draws a comparison between different brands of glass jars, specifically mentioning the positive outcomes of testing newer Ball Jars, which consistently show negative results for both lead and cadmium. Ball is recommended as a lead-free brand for canning jars, with only a few exceptions.
Conversely, the author brings attention to the findings regarding Kerr jars, stating that almost all tested have shown positive results for low levels of lead, typically in the range of 20 to 40 ppm. Despite being within a low range, this prompts a distinction between Ball and Kerr jars in terms of lead content.
The article extends its scope beyond Kerr and Ball, mentioning Weck Jars, which consistently exhibit lead levels in the 200 ppm range. While still considered low, the comparison underscores the varying degrees of lead content across different brands.
Towards the end of the article, the author provides readers with additional glass food storage options and includes an affiliate link to Amazon. The disclosure emphasizes that if readers choose to make a purchase through the provided links, the author receives a small commission from Amazon, enabling them to continue their advocacy work, including independent XRF testing of consumer goods.
In summary, the article offers valuable insights into the lead content of glass jars, emphasizes the safety of newer Ball Jars, and provides transparency about the author's affiliations and how readers can support their advocacy work. This information contributes to the broader effort of preventing childhood lead poisoning and promoting awareness of safe consumer products.
