Lead

YWSDDD/Shutterstock On October 15, 2025, the FDA added six cookware items to a growing list of products to avoid over concerns about lead exposure. The list, published as an addendum to an FDA warning in August, is a must-read if you’ve purchased imported cookware from retailers across four U.S. states and Washington, D.C. The FDA warns that these products may leach “significant levels of lead” into food when used. The FDA recommends disposal of these items immediately rather than donation, as lead isn’t safe for anyone to consume in any amount. More items … Read more