Clay product
"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> "Dee Randall" > wrote in message
>> I made the choice to keep the pot, but have been somewhat leary of using
>> it mainly because I have purchased other products made of clay made in
>> China that I have put away or got rid of because of possible lead
>> content. [I realize politically and geographically that China and Taiwan
>> are different.]
>
>> I bought two of these La Cloche, oblong and round, and I'm ready to use.
>> I guess I'm looking for some confidence.
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Dee Dee
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> Regardless of the source, there is always some possibility of lead being
> in pottery and tiles. The biggest problems is when acidic foods,
> especially liquid, is in them for a long time. Such as an orange juice
> pitcher. Dry and non-acidic lessen the potential considerably.
>
> I'd use them anyway.
Thanks, Ed.
Dee Dee
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