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It shouldn't. All mugs sold commercially should satisfy FDA guidelines for lead in the glaze. Note that only one mug here produced coffee that was over the FDA
by spekcular 5y ago
It shouldn't. All mugs sold commercially should satisfy FDA guidelines for lead in the glaze.
Note that only one mug here produced coffee that was over the FDA limit for lead in bottled water (and still below the tap water threshold).
Now, the foreign mugs, or vintage mugs, or handcrafted mugs you buy at a local market from a local artisan who may or may not be using lead-free glaze? There you have to be careful. NYC had severe lead poisoning cases from this just a few months ago: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/574547-lead-poisoning-cases-tied-to-traditional-ceramic-ware-health-officials-warn https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/574547-lead-poisoning-....
- acdha 5y agoThe main thing makes me curious about is how many companies cut corners. The fact that only one mug was significant seems like poor quality control by a single manufacturer, which probably says we need more random sample monitoring.
- Tempest1981 5y ago> should satisfy FDA guidelines Many of my mugs are from gift shops. I wonder if they are FDA approved?
- spekcular 5y agoUnless it says "Not food safe" on the bottom, you're probably good. If you can find a manufacturer mark and Google it, that might be the best way to check. USA made is very likely safe.
- Tempest1981 5y agoAlmost all say "Made in China". A couple have a "THAILAND". One "ENGLAND"! Only a few have a manufacturer name.