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Is this safe to use?


I'm pretty sure the answer is probably no, but I just want the reassurance before buying a new one. Was washing it out and it slipped out of my hands. Hit the corner of the sink and chipped off the edge. 😭

I use my crockpot alot. My guess is that the structural integrity of the ceramic will be compromised by any moisturizer getting inside now?

Sigh 😭

by stellaella33

21 Comments

  1. salty_den_sweeet

    It looks like just the handle and not the inside where the lid rests… I’d use it.

  2. Savanna55

    I feel like you could use it but I would be scared of little pieces chipping/dusting off into my food… that’s just me tho

  4. Itsjustmenobiggie

    It’s fine. I 100% would keep using it.

  5. angrybert

    I’m not an expert, but since there is still a good seal where the lid is at and the moisture doesn’t touch that spot, I would totally keep that.

    I might be wrong but test it out for a 10 hour slow cook with some pinto beans and see how it fares.

  6. bigrich-2

    It’s safe to use. Put 2-3 coats of clear nail polish on it to seal.

  10. john_quixote_numbers

    Soaking as you dont cut yourself on it, its cosmetic.

  12. Into-The-Late-Great

    For cooking? Yes. For rubbing your hand against that part? No.

  14. exskill310

    Yes it’s fine.

    If you really want to though, you can paint it with a food-safe ceramic paint. Dishwasher and oven safe. This will seal it so it doesn’t absorb anything.

    https://a.co/d/iFgNxXK

  15. friend_unfriend

    U guessed correctly, it’s time to retire that one! Better safe than sorry when it comes to cracks

  16. LilacNites777

    I’d look around at some thrift stores… I’ve see just the crocks several times. Take a tape measure with you and the basic measurements of your crock.

  17. Constant-Corner-9708

    Mine is the exact same way and I’ve still been using it for like a year. It’s been perfectly fine.

  19. stellaella33

    Alright you’ve all convinced me to keep it lol 😅🤣 I was more concerned with any water that got in contact with it when washing it, but it doesnt seem like that should be an issue? 🤞 thanks everyone!

  20. Technical-Pie563

    Send it. I use both of mine every day and the crocks are crazing inside. I just use a silicone liner. Going on 5 years now and im fine.

  21. Verix19

    You could use that for sure.
    One thing you could do, is sand the sharp edges of the cracked handle, and seal it with some sort of enamel paint. 🤷🏻‍♂️