Thread: are enamel-on-steel kettles safe?
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> Hi,
>
> I recently bought an enamel-on-steel kettle to boil water (it is
> covered with black enamel on the inside). After i used it several
> times, i was cleaning the inside with a paper towel and i saw a lot of
> dark residue left on the paper towel. Is it normal? It seems like
> after i cleaned it the traces of that stuff disappeared but after i
> boiled the water again they reappeared. Should i be concerned that
> the enamel is dissolving into the water? or is it just something from
> the water itself?
>
> Thanks
> Yev

You didn't mention the manufacturer's location. If the kettle was
manufactured in China, then perhaps you might want to have it test for
its lead content? Just an idea, otherwise I have no clue.

Sky

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