December 12, 2024: Lead in cookware
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a
letter to businesses that distribute and sell imported cookware that some products can leach lead into food. The cookware is made from various metals including brass, aluminum, and aluminum alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium.
- More information about this warning is available here.
- You can see the list of affected products here.
If consumers believe that they have eaten food cooked using these products or have
symptoms of lead exposure, they should contact their health provider.
