Don't use this cookware: FDA expands list of products that could be poisoning your food with lead

"The list of cookware has grown from the FDA's initial alert in August, issued after tests showed some types of imported cookware made from brass, aluminum, and aluminum alloys (known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium) had leached into food when used for cooking, making food unsafe. The FDA investigation remains ongoing as it continues to collect and sample cookware, and the agency said other products may also be affected."

"The original August 13 recall warning was issued for Saraswati Strips Pvt. Ltd., an Indian aluminum cookware company that sells Tiger White brand cookware. Because the FDA could not "identify and contact the distributor or responsible party to facilitate a recall," this product may still be sold in retail stores. On Friday, September 12, three additional products were added to the list, including Silver Horse cookware distributed by Patel Brothers, and JK Vallabhdas products distributed by Indian supermarket chain INDIACO."

The FDA expanded a consumer and retailer warning about certain imported cookware that may leach significant lead into food. Tests found some cookware made from brass, aluminum, and aluminum alloys (Hindalium/Hindolium, Indalium/Indolium) leached lead when used for cooking. The original August 13 recall covered Saraswati Strips Pvt. Ltd.'s Tiger White brand; the product may still be sold because the FDA could not identify or contact a responsible distributor. On September 12, three more products were added, including Silver Horse (Patel Brothers) and JK Vallabhdas (INDIACO). The FDA investigation is ongoing while samples are collected. Lead poses serious health risks, especially to children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consumers are urged to check for affected cookware and discard it.

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