Question from Shauna87
I am interested in finding out if anyone has done any testing on Emile Henry Cookware. I did read on your site that back in 2008 someone tested a lasagna pan with some sort of metal meter and it did test positive which saddens me because their website does say the glaze has NO lead and cadmium which is better than lead-free which, from what I have read here means there legally can still be some lead in it. I thought about getting Xtrema which according to tests does not leach anything and does meet CA Prop 65 but is not lead free according to the manufacturer. Don’t want to take that chance. Thank you for any help out there!
Debra’s Answer
I think the reason Xtrema may have said their cookware is not “lead-free” is a legal one. There is no lead added to their ceramic material, but since lead is ubiquitous in the natural environment, it is not possible to guarantee anything is “lead-free”. If you are looking for cookware or anything else that has 0.000000 lead in it, you’re not going to find it.
I’ve been using Xtrema for a few years now and like it a lot. I have no concerns about toxic anything leaching from it. My health has improved during that time period. So I am not concerned and feel confident recommending it.
