FDA warns against imported cookware that may leach lead into food

NEWS RELEASE

U.S. DRUG AND FOOD ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning retailers and consumers not to sell or use certain imported cookware that may leach significant levels of lead (Pb) into food. Some types of imported cookware products made from aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium have been tested by FDA and state partners , and found to leach lead into food when used for cooking, thereby making food unsafe. Young children, women of child-bearing age, and those who are breastfeeding may be at higher risk for potential adverse events after eating food cooked using these products.

Recommendation

Consumers should check their homes for the products listed in the safety alert and throw away a