Pfaltzgraff, a Lifetime Brands company, stands behind the safety and quality of all of its products. All our products are tested by accredited, independent laboratories and meet or exceed all federal standards relating to lead and other contaminants.

Are mason jars lead free?

Safest drinking glasses and glass food storage As Ive stated above, Tamara Rubin of Lead Safe America tested mason jars and found that the Ball brand mason jars were consistently the least likely to contain lead. And do not let food or liquid touch the lids as they may contain BPA or other bisphenol chemicals.

How can you tell if glass is lead?

The easiest way to identify lead crystal is by tapping it gently with a knife—if it makes a drawn-out chiming sound, chances are that its lead crystal. Regular glass tends to make a duller, briefer sound when struck.

Are Pfaltzgraff dishes lead-free?

Pfaltzgraff made dinnerware for the American table for over a hundred years. Pfaltzgraff patterns have been safe for the American home, because decoration under the glaze has been made with lead-free products. All Pfaltzgraff dinnerware is microwave safe.

Is there lead in old mason jars?

Ball Mason Jars (year of manufacture unknown): 43 ppm Lead (safe by ALL standards.) These levels found here in this jar that I tested (picture below) are trace/ very low/ negligible and are not likely to be leaching at all. Newer clear glass is still likely the best thing to store your food in.