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New warning after vintage Pyrex measuring jug tests positive for dangerous chemical

‘Cadmium is a known possible carcinogen and does not belong in our cookware.’ - by Amy Sinclair
  • 30 Oct 2019

She’s one of the world’s leading experts on toxins in our home, with her research revealing the alarmingly high levels of lead and arsenic in many vintage items - including Bunnykins bowls and vintage Tupperware - in our kitchen. 

Now US expert Tamara Rubin has turned her attention to Pyrex, revealing the disturbing level of Cadmium - ‘a known possible carcinogen’ - found in one of the brand’s vintage measuring jugs.

New warning after vintage Pyrex measuring jug tests positive for dangerous chemical

Sharing the results on her hugely popular website Lead Safe Mama, Tamara revealed how the Pyrex vessel she tested recorded more than eight times the safe level recommended by some authorities. 

And while the child health advocate isn’t sure of the model number or year of manufacture of the Pyrex measuring jug, she’s warned that ‘cadmium does not belong in our cookware.’

She writes: ‘When tested with an XRF instrument this glass Pyrex measuring cup had the following readings:

  • Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/ND [Negative]
  • Cadmium (Cd): 326 ppm [in the red writing on the outside of the glass.]

‘Cadmium is a known possible carcinogen and does not belong in our cookware. 

‘There are only two relevant standards for total Cadmium content. In Washinton State something is considered illegal if it has more than 40 ppm Cadmium.  In Denmark something is considered unsafe or illegal if it is 75 ppm Cadmium or higher.’

Tamara adds: ‘As always, I feel it is prudent to go with the lowest (most strict) toxicity limit for any toxic chemical – so, based on this information, I would feel comfortable saying that items with 40 ppm cadmium or more should not be considered safe for use by children.’

Tamara says she’s also found lead in other vintage Pyrex measuring jugs she’s tested and says there are some tell-tale signs for homeowners to be aware of when trying to assess whether their vintage Pyrex is at risk. Click here for more. 

And to read more about the concern for Cadmium (Cd) in cookware, check out Tamara’s thoughts here.

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