FDA Issues Warning About Imported Cookware That May Leach Lead

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning retailers and consumers not to sell or use certain imported cookware that may leach significant levels of lead (Pb) into food. Six additional cookware products that may leach lead into food when used for cooking or food storage have been added to the safety alert. FDA’s collection and sampling of cookware products remain ongoing. FDA will continue to update the safety alert with additional products as new information becomes available.