UNDATED (WKRC) – A recall involving cookware that could potentially “leach lead into food when cooking” has been expanded, and now affects additional products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to retailers and consumers on Monday, November 24 regarding certain imported cookware that may leach significant levels of lead into food.
The agency’s advisory highlights cookware made from materials such as aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys, including Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium, which have been found to potentially leach lead when used in cooking or food storage.
The FDA’s testing, conducted in collaboration with state partners, revealed that these products could pose a risk, particularly to young children, women of child-bearing age, and breastfeeding mothers.
The agency advises consumers to check their homes for the affected products and dispose of any cookware that may leach lead. The FDA emphasizes that these items should not be donated or refurbished.
Retailers and distributors are urged to ensure that cookware sold or distributed for food contact is safe and complies with FDA regulations.
The FDA offers various testing methods for leachable lead and encourages consultation regarding the safety and regulatory status of marketed products.
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