Question from RBES
I have a few descoware pots from the 1970’s. The enamel coating is a little scratched on most of them. Are these safe to use? How can I find out if the coatings have lead in them? Thanks for any information you can give me.
Debra’s Answer
You can find out if they have lead in the coating by using a Lead-Check kit, which is sold now at Home Depot, among other places. It’s only $5. But I’ve never heard that enamel pots contain lead.
Chipped enamel isn’t a problem, but if it exposes the metal beneath, I would stop using it. The metal isn’t intended to have contact with food.
