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FDA Warns: Certain Cookware May Leach Lead
Health Points
- The FDA has warned about specific cookware potentially leaching high levels of lead into food.
- Lead exposure is especially harmful for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and can cause a wide range of health issues.
- Consumers are advised to dispose of affected pots and pans and not to pass them on to others.
Recent testing revealed that some aluminum cookware, particularly the Kadai/Karahi Tiger White bowl, may leach dangerous amounts of lead and should not be used.
The Food and Drug Administration is urging everyone to check their kitchenware and remove any at-risk products, especially those made from certain metals or imported from abroad.
Cookware made with aluminum, brass, or alloys like Hindalium may pose an increased risk.
“There’s no safe amount of lead exposure,” notes the FDA.
Lead poisoning can build up over time, often without symptoms, and can cause serious health effects like developmental delays in children and memory problems in adults.
Children may experience irritability, stomach pain, weight loss, and learning difficulties, while adults might suffer from high blood pressure, headaches, and joint pain.
If you suspect lead exposure, reach out to your healthcare professional right away for advice.
For more safety information and the full FDA alert, visit the source below.
