US Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug Administrationfor its abbreviation in English) launched a Health alert Warns consumers 19 types of kitchen utensils that may contain leadThis increases the risk of infection Toxic metals can end up in food.
“Consumers should check to see if they have these items in their homes and then dispose of them,” the Food and Drug Administration said in an alert posted on its website. He added: “Do not donate these kitchen utensils.”
Like suspicious kitchen utensils, All are made outside the US and most are in IndiaThey are made of aluminum, aluminum alloy and brass that have been tested by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and government agencies.
The FDA’s warning expands on the agency’s August alert on cookware Add nine products To the list of items you should ban from kitchens due to the risk of lead exposure.
According to the FDA, any exposure to lead is dangerous, and even low levels can cause it Serious health problems.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead poisoning can cause some of the following symptoms:
They in turn explain, Children are especially sensitive For lead, which can damage the brain and nervous system, slowing their growth and development, according to the agency.
The US Food and Drug Administration notes that women of childbearing age and new mothers who breastfeed their babies are also at risk of lead poisoning.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers who are concerned about their exposure to lead to contact their health care provider.
The items were sold at several retailers in states such as California, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and New Yorkas well as in Washington, DC.
The FDA did not specify whether the products were sold more widely, but indicated that other items could be included in its alert.
What kitchen utensils are recommended to be disposed of because they may contain lead?
Below are the kitchen products that the FDA recommends for disposal, along with the manufacturer or distributor where specified.
It is worth clarifying to those who do not know that A Kadai is a type of wide pan Which is used in South Asian cuisine, while A A daghda is a pot usually used to cook rice. Butt is another type of utensil used in South Asian cuisine.