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Dee Randall wrote:
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> I brought a cooking product some time ago made from clay, which I had read
> that was made from clay in the U.S., I believe it was in Ohio.
>
> However, when this product arrived, it stated on the box that it was made in
> Taiwan. I called the company I brought it from, and they said that it was a
> box mis-print that that it was really made in Ohio (or made from Ohio clay
> AIR). Later on I looked at the bottom of the pot and saw that it did say
> Taiwan, as well, on the bottom.
>
> 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.]
>
> This product is in use by Americans; and they have nothing but praise for
> it. But I do wonder what is on the bottom of theirs, U.S. or Taiwan.
>
> DH says that he thinks clay fired in Taiwan is probably not different than
> ours -- I'm thinking, do we have any brand-name fired products made here in
> the U.S. any longer? Pftzalgraff (sp?) is made in Mexica, AFAIK.
>
> 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


I wonder if a lead test kit used to detect lead in paint can be used to
test possible lead content in clay cookware? Just an idea . .. . ... .

Sky

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