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like_so_cute t1_ivkvcqj wrote

Just guessing you haven't seen This Is Us

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FoxNO t1_ivlxj7i wrote

Technically it was BIFL for him.

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Mym158 t1_ivo5j4f wrote

Didn't even buy it, was gifted to him iirc

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MachReverb t1_ivpbfl2 wrote

That's what killed Jack. He made it out of the house ok, BIFL. (But Inhaled Fire Lung)

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DistantKarma t1_ivmyxsa wrote

As soon as that episode aired I told my wife there was no way it was the crock pot and that my money is on Miguel starting the fire in a high stakes bid to wind up with Rebecca. She got so annoyed with me playing it up every time Miguel was on screen that she finally told me to knock it off. I REALLY wish this dark idea could have been part of the series tho.

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SkootchDown t1_ivnbwek wrote

I think Miguel is a low down dirty traitor. I stand in solidarity with you my crock pot friend.

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asdf130 t1_ivn3c3f wrote

Ha! I came here to say something like this but you beat me to it!!! Have a upvote.

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85OhLife t1_ivlr0m2 wrote

I tossed mine after watching that episode. I had the same make/model as the one on the show…straight in the trash even though it probably wasn’t actually necessary.

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Chupapinta t1_ivoft0c wrote

I feel ya. Igot rid of my seldom used pressure cooker after the Boston Marathon bombings.

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kjh000 t1_ivp3h71 wrote

What? Just in case you went and made a bomb yourself? Zero logic in this thread.

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roninwarshadow t1_ivnpz9a wrote

Are you saying we're supposed to take a TV show about fictional characters in a fictional setting as truth about a product?

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P31Wife t1_ivrkun1 wrote

I came for this. Not only did not disappoint but was 1st out of the gate. Hats off to you!

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aKnightWh0SaysNi t1_ivkypgw wrote

Sometimes, it’s best to just get a new thing when the old thing is a fire hazard and made with toxic materials.

Edit: Ok, so based on people challenging my parroting of the claim made elsewhere in this thread that there is lead in the glaze used in this product to support my sarcastic comment, I cannot find evidence that crock pots have been proven to have this problem. I even found an article that attempts to specifically exonerate them: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/12/08/563808879/can-your-ceramic-cookware-give-you-lead-poisoning

Regarding the fire hazard, no I will not do research to back up the science behind a pop culture reference to a current and popular TV show about a crock pot fire.

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RooshunVodka OP t1_ivl5zqd wrote

Mmmmmmaybe… just kidding, I will start to look into a newer model

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iamthejef t1_ivlzu19 wrote

Don't bother. My crock pot brand crock pot from 2015 is a piece of shit.

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Hanginon t1_ivm72oy wrote

I upgraded to a 6 qt Hamilton Beach with the latching lid about that same time and i'ts worked flawlessly.

The upgrade was really to have the latching lid as my old one still worked, and what a useful comfort that latchng lid is!

I was advised to avoid any electronic controls as they don't play well with the long heating then cooling cycles of a slow cooker but mine with the high/low/warm/off control has been fine.

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scogin t1_ivobtc2 wrote

I have this one, gifted it as a hand me down. It's really good

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Hanginon t1_ivotgn4 wrote

It is! I didn't need the electronics, the programmable cooking time and all, but I wanted the latching lid, which is a real game changer anytime you want or need to take food anywhere.

That's a crock pot feature I'l never do without again. So worth it.

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1Tikitorch t1_ivp8wiv wrote

Just remember things made in China these days, is just shit. The paint could be toxic, the electrical could’ve been ran with the wrong gauge wire. The crap nowadays rarely goes through a thorough Quality Assurance to make sure everything was done correctly. I’m surprised that more houses aren’t burning down because of this

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siouxze t1_ivleexy wrote

Got a credible source for proof that it is anyone has ever been harmed by its "toxicity"? Or are you parroting what you read in a comment somewhere?

I have been eating meals prepared out if one of these beasts for 35 years and never once have I tested positive for lead on my bloodwork or fallen ill. They were a staple in most american homes for a very long time, yet there were never any hysterics about everyone testing positive for lead. Maybe because whatever lead that could be leeched from it is neglible at best and nothing to worry about?

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KakkaKarrot t1_ivlhlls wrote

>They were a staple in most american homes for a very long time, yet there were never any hysterics about everyone testing positive for lead.

Believe it or not most people weren't even particularly concerned when the dangers of leaded gasoline were revealed.

I wouldn't defer to the average citizen for tips on risk aversion, because the average citizen is an uneducated bufoon, especially back in the 70s when they were making this stuff

>Maybe because whatever lead that could be leeched from it is neglible at best and nothing to worry about?

Maybe. But I'm also just not interested in being the test case for delayed onset poisoning from lead paint to save $50 on a Crockpot

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siouxze t1_ivpechz wrote

All you had to say was "No. I do not have a credible source"

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KakkaKarrot t1_ivpszr6 wrote

You're looking for a source that some of these Crockpots have lead paint glaze?

Because I'm fairly certain you can even look up your serial number to find out

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sir_ramen t1_ivlhhhc wrote

In regards to it being a possible fire hazard; all 'modern' slow cookers have a ground prong, and this model doesn't. I don't know why there's a difference, or if it matters (maybe the method of heating is different), but that is likely the reason for the hysteria about it being a fire hazard.

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siouxze t1_ivpe1ew wrote

Fun fact: Appliances can be rewired!

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a1b3c3d7 t1_ivo040q wrote

As a pathologist, some of what you’ve said conflicts with how things are in medicine.

You don’t test positive for lead poisoning through something like this. For incremental heavy metal poisoning the effects take years to decades to onset, but even then its difficult to directly attribute medical complications to it because its something that patients won’t mention when they’re giving a history because they don’t know most of the time. There is testing for trace metals but it’s expensive and rarely done from the get go for a multitude of reasons. The cdc no longer recommends testing for it unless there’s indicators that you’re at risk of it.

The immediate short term effects are soo vague that things are rarely attributed to lead poisoning, and the longer it goes on the more it becomes the baseline norm, so patients then have never lived a life different so they don’t understand that they should have more energy, less stomach aches and headaches, memory loss, reduced appetite, constipation, etc.

Eventually what happens, and we know this happens because there are long term cases and studies that prove this happens, is that people start having bigger issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, infertility, etc. All things that are usually more likely to be caused by something else. Again, unless there’s some indicator.. which there rarely is for cases like this.. they go through what it’s more likely to be instead. So doctors will treat these symptoms often assuming they have no direct cause (like how blood pressure is exacerbated by things but really can present in anyone) but these symptoms may continue in these situations and only get worse over time, eventually you increase your risk for cancers and heart failure, kidney failure, severe mental issues, etc. By the time the big ones come up they’ll definitely figure it out then.. but at what cost.

If you do have lead exposure chances are, eventually when you get sick.. it’s probably been heavily caused by lead poisoning to the point you probably otherwise would not have been sick.

You are correct in the sense that it could could have been a negligible amount of lead, every case is different. But what we do know is that the effects of lead poisoning are very often missed and they are difficult to trace back the longer time passes. We do know that lead poisoning causes generational health complications if there are kids involved. We do know that wherever possible, the best practice is to avoid lead exposure wherever possible.

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siouxze t1_ivtespy wrote

The FDA does not list crock pots as a lead contamination risk. I'm hoing to take their word on it over a bunch of random people on reddit.

But consumers need not fret in the dark. The FDA maintains a list of products it has tested that have revealed lead contamination. The good news: Not a single crockpot is listed.

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a1b3c3d7 t1_iw6s07b wrote

What a very poor point to make that defies basic logic.

The FDA has not, can not, and will not test every crock pot manufactured and chase every manufacturer down and make records for the last 72 years. They are not infalliable, your own source states this and that you should conduct your own tests for any vintage wares, or where possible just not use them, additionally if you look through their data, they've only tested 4 American made products... All the rest are international. The only reasonable takeaway from your source is that you should be careful... Which is all a bunch of random people on reddit are telling you.

If this basic logic is too much for you to recieve from a bunch of people over reddit then theres no helping you.

That burden of responsibility to know what your products are made of and their risks is on you, and you alone.

. The FDA also states that there is an acceptable amount of lead leech, despite lots of new peer reviewed studies suggesting that there is no safe amount of lead exposure. The FDA rules regarding the matter are not up to date, like many things these things take time to update and standardise.

Newer crockpots still have a small amount of lead leech that is well known despite this. Their answer to queries regarding this was that they are below FDA regulatory levels.

The FDA is not the be all and end all absolute governing authority on the matter, merely a guiding body.

Study 1

Study 2

An individuals investigation into lead leech and representatives comments

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ZenoofElia t1_ivmkjg1 wrote

>What Types of Toxins Affect the Thyroid? >Types of environmental toxins affecting the thyroid gland are:

>Heavy metals: Aluminum, cadmium, lead, and mercury

https://coem.com/blog/which-chemicals-cause-thyroid-problems/

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siouxze t1_ivph6l1 wrote

My thyroid problems are 100% the result of bad genetics and leaving a minor thyroid issue wildly untreated for 8+ years.

Thanks for playing, better luck next time.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivphgrq wrote

LOL. Keep telling yourself that. Blame it on your family and take no responsibility for the range of poor choices you've made in your life.

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siouxze t1_ivpiab6 wrote

You're right, I should definitely believe your unsubstantiated hyperbolic fear mongering over my doctors and the results of getting my dna tested. What was I thinking?

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roninwarshadow t1_ivnuivb wrote

How does that prove that Crock Pots are toxic?

That link doesn't even mention Crock Pots, or even Slow Cookers.

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Sylphael t1_ivkq75y wrote

Don't a lot of these have lead?

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practical_junket t1_ivkuh0d wrote

Is it in the glaze on the crock?

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PresidentialBoneSpur t1_ivkx3yk wrote

Yes.

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practical_junket t1_ivkz7j8 wrote

YIKES!! I have an old crock pot (mid-nineties) that I use all the time in the fall and winter.

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sprucepitch t1_ivn46ie wrote

Lead started being banned in the late 70's, I wouldn't worry about products from the 90's too much. You could try a lead test swab on it though, peace of mind.

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pieman314159 t1_ivl4il2 wrote

Hm, yeah, I too have one from the 90s... were they using lead with those models? Now I kinda need to know...

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Jfkc5117 t1_ivsapwv wrote

I have a bunch of vintage crock pots because I’m weird and I have lead tested them all and only found one with lead from the 1970s. I went through a phase where I bought a bunch of old new in box appliances because they just are better.

You can buy a lead test kit for 15-20 bucks off Amazon to make yourself feel better but unless you got an old model 3100/2 or something from the early 70s I don’t think you should worry.

I use my 1993 West Elm slow cooker 2-3 times a week. Shits amazing.

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MuddyHappiness t1_ivlevx1 wrote

All glazes do not contain lead. Many are formulated using other minerals and do not contain lead at all. There are older formulas that were used which do. Take it from a potter who makes their own glazes. Awww, they deleted their comment that all glazes contain some amount of lead.

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PresidentialBoneSpur t1_ivl9s7a wrote

There is no “safe” amount of lead in anything, but newer is almost always safer than the old stuff.

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siouxze t1_ivlg2rr wrote

And yet you've never fallen ill with lead poisoning. I wouldn't worry too much about about it unless somebody can provide an actual credible source showing where people have been harmed by the lead in these products. If these things were the death machines that this thread would have you believe, you would have heard about it outside of this thread.

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Atomicnes t1_ivlk96e wrote

There is no safe level of lead. You may not show signs of lead poisoning but you are certainly damaging your nervous system.

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siouxze t1_ivpge8b wrote

Show me scientific proof that these pots are leeching lead into peoples food.

I've seen hundreds of people sing the same song as you and no one can show me proof from a credible source that these specific devices are a risk. Everyone just parrots the same bullshit they've read in other threads. Flip through this thread again. Other commenters I called out tried to find credible sources to prove me wrong, and could only find articles to prove themselves wrong. Why dont you go see if you can do better than them.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivpj4um wrote

You have no critical thinking. You blaming everyone but yourself.
You deserve exactly what you're getting and have gotten.

You telling us all that we are wrong is kind of batshit. Wake the fuck up.

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Atomicnes t1_ivmg0b4 wrote

i think if you're getting shot you have more concern with the lead being supersonic rather than lead poisoning

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practical_junket t1_ivm4eab wrote

I always thought that lead was really only a problem in a developing brain. Like you don’t want little kids to be around lead paint or lead water pipes.

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Atomicnes t1_ivkw182 wrote

And also fail modern electrical safety standards.

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thefugue t1_ivmrn0v wrote

That's not because the crock pot is poorly designed or dangerous- it's because modern electrical safety standards have to address a wider variety of products like phone chargers and computer AC adapters that simply didn't exist when the crockpot was made.

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Jaded-Distance_ t1_ivl3kkb wrote

https://tamararubin.com/2020/06/vintage-rival-crock-pot-stoneware-slow-cooker-with-brown-glaze-180-ppm-lead-in-the-food-surface-14000-ppm-lead-in-the-power-cord/

Lots, especially the cords. This person states around 90ppm is the limit of "safe". The food surface of this one was 180, the exterior 4751, and the cord at 14000. Even found some antimony (which I've never heard of before) and sounds like even a tiny amount is capable of giving you some really bad stomach issues.

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thefugue t1_ivmrgez wrote

That has to be the absolute worst source I have ever seen.

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AlienDelarge t1_ivpgboi wrote

Notice its always a different new account posting it too.

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thefugue t1_ivmuhqw wrote

…and ignores how the things she tests are used. All while using the fact that she is a “mommy” to evoke some kind of expertise.

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thefugue t1_ivmvhzb wrote

I’m a million percent in favor of keeping lead out of modern products.

If a product has been out there for 60 years and it has no plausible mechanism for the lead in it to cause problems I’m also a million percent against fear mongering about it.

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siouxze t1_ivl7qjh wrote

Do you frequently scrape the paint off the exterior of your crock pot and sprinkle it into your food?

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Grubbens t1_ivla3wa wrote

Yes, when you use a spoon to get the food out. Often times the exterior wall is being scraped. Additionally, lead can probably deposit onto your food during the cooking process due to diffusion.

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siouxze t1_ivpdxjq wrote

Don't use metal utensils on any of your cookware except stainless steel your cookware and don't serve yourself food like a god damn caveman. Problem solved.

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Grubbens t1_ivprc78 wrote

Whatever helps you sleep at night, but even if you are perfect and don't expose yourself to lead via scraping, you are neglecting that diffusion is always adding poisonous amounts of lead into your food as long as you use it. I am not sure why this thread is upsetting you so much; lead has been a publicly poisonous substance for years.

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ashpatash t1_ivlrxql wrote

Lead leaches readily the longer it is exposed to something permeable next to it. Such as a bowl, bathtub, glass, jar, or this crockpot. And since that's how crockpot are meant to be used, long-term slow cooking, I would steer clear. Another example, leaded glass decanters should never hold liquor long term. This is rumored to be the cause of the fall of Rome, wine held in lead glazed pottery.

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siouxze t1_ivpgk70 wrote

Show me scientific proof that these pots are leeching lead into peoples food.

I've seen hundreds of people sing the same song as you and no one can show me proof from a credible source that these specific devices are a risk. Everyone just parrots the same bullshit they've read in other threads. Flip through this thread again. Other commenters I called out tried to find credible sources to prove me wrong, and could only find articles to prove themselves wrong. Why dont you go see if you can do better than them.

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ashpatash t1_ivqa0ay wrote

I doubt there is scientific journal article on exactly vintage slow cookers in the United States but there are numerous on ceramic glazed pottery. Simply, the standards for lead allowance in consumer goods in the US have been abysmal. Here are some generic articles on lead glazed ceramics leaching. here here and this quote from consumer reports on lead testing vintage ceramics. This includes vintage and older ceramics made before 1992, when the FDA instituted its current lead guidelines for food-safe ceramics; imported ceramics or those you bought abroad (where safety standards may be more lax); or ceramics made by hobbyist ceramicists if you’re unsure they comply with safety standards by using lead-free materials, or whether they use quality kilns that run at the high temperatures necessary to properly fuse the materials.

This investigative reporter Bill Gephardt from KUTV news did a report on exactly this, slow cookers, in 2004. Here is his twitter @gephardtgetsit but not sure if he's still alive. He seems to have website now called Gephardtdaily.com. @kslgephardt on twitter is probably family relation. I cannot find his broadcast since it's before internet news broadcasts were a thing but this article outlines his investigation and the scientific results. He even comments to author at end of article about the attempts to pass new laws related to lead in Congress. I'm sure he can be contacted if he is alive. The article author states she contacted Crock pot brand and they said yes they contain lead (but below then governments threshold in 2004). That's how they used to get around it. These levels have been amended numerous times, in the 70s and 80s their allowable lead level was much worse.

My daughter was lead poisoned in 2016. I have attended lead poisoning symposiums in Washington DC and listened to some of the top lead specialists speak on this topic. I am by no means an authority but believe them when they strongly recommend not using vintage cooking/bakeware/dishes for consumption. It was even investigated by health department when they came to my house. But gamble with it if you want. Though effects on adults still serious. Just don't gamble with a child's life.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivkxisu wrote

Yes. OP should buy a test kit to make sure it's safe.

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siouxze t1_ivl8q62 wrote

I have the same exact crockpot. It was my moms, now it's mine. I've neen eating meals from it my entire life and Never once in 35+ years of use have I (or anyone else in my family) ever popped positive for lead in a blood test. I've never heard of anyone being lead posioned by vintage kitchenwares. I've seen plenty of overreacting and pearl clutching over the alleged lead content. Given that these products were in a substantial number of american homes one would think that a big bold direct line back to these products would have been drawn LONG ago if there was actually any real threat to anyone.

Edit for the idiots who just parrot what they've read in other reddit threads: But consumers need not fret in the dark. The FDA maintains a list of products it has tested that have revealed lead contamination. The good news: Not a single crockpot is listed.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivl9jw2 wrote

Okay then. However it's a fact that there's lead in many of these AND buying a test is super cheap comparative to recklessly poisoning ones family.

You do you Siouxze.

edit: just looked through your post history and saw this, which absolutely could be related to lead poisoning:

>Having my thyroid removed, which had been overtaken by a massive cancerous tumor, was an elective surgery. Diagnosed 1/17, scheduled for removal almost a month later. It was a SUPER FUN month.

Please know that I post this not to be a dick or snarky. Life is crazy and things add up and I am so sorry you've gone through this, whether related or not.
Be well.

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GreyGoosey t1_ivmsdbh wrote

Most crockpots are like what $20-30? Small price to remove lead from your cookware…

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siouxze t1_ivpcjai wrote

>recklessly poisoning ones family.

Lol. Ok. If these things have been recklessly poisoning families for 50 years, why isnt everyone walking around with cancer? Maybe it's because my cancer had nothing to do with a crockpot and everything to do with the american healthcare systems failings and bad genetics. If these things were as deadly as people claim they'd be banned from thriftstores, ebay, etc like the corningware electric kettles.

Wait until you find out about nonstick coatings. You will shit a brick.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivpdfs0 wrote

Yep. I don't touch teflon, also cancerous.

You're the one in denial who is actively poisoning your body. Go ahead. Keep it up.

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>If these things have been recklessly poisoning families for 50 years, why isnt everyone walking around with cancer? Maybe it's because my cancer had nothing to do with a crockpot and everything to do with the american healthcare systems failings and bad genetics.

LOL. Look at all the cases of cancers in the last 50 years. It has everything to do with families poisoning their systems whether with lead, teflon, mercury, etc. It's a combination of poor choices and denialism.

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siouxze t1_ivphtb6 wrote

Fun fact: most older american homes have lead water intake pipes. Youre trying to make this about crock pots when it's not. Flint Michigan is not an isolated case. An unnerving amount of america has way more lead exposure than they realize. Just not from these old crock pots.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivpinpe wrote

I'm not blaming it solely on crock pots. Like I stated in my very first response to your crazy ass replies, it all adds up. It's a combination of poor choices; lead in water pipes, paint, crockpots; teflon cookware, living near petrolium plant; it all adds up Soixzie.

Grow up. Wake up. Take some responsibility and open your eyes.

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roninwarshadow t1_ivnqmvi wrote

Post proof that Crock Pots are a leading cause of lead poisoning.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivnyjy7 wrote

I never claimed that they’re the “leading” cause, I responded to Souizxe who made claims that there’s no relation or history of cause yet she ended up with thyroid cancer. You prove there is not.

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roninwarshadow t1_ivnzl3z wrote

You can't prove a negative (prove there isn't). It's like saying "Prove unicorns and vampires DON'T exists." See Russell's Flying Teapot.

And I made no claim, so I have nothing to prove.

You're saying there's a link between their thyroid cancer and their usage of a Crock Pot.

Prove the connection and back your claim.

This is the Burden of Proof. Claimant must prove their claim, if they want to be believed. The skeptic doesn't need to prove anything to remain skeptical.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivnzun9 wrote

I only expressed the correlation. I don’t need to prove anything to you or her. Bugger off lil ronin

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siouxze t1_ivpd3l9 wrote

Because you really have NOTHING but internet speculation for proof.

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ZenoofElia t1_ivpdr6z wrote

Not speculation Souixze. It's a fact there's lead in those old crockpots.
It's a fact that lead poisoning is a factor in thyroid cancer.
Denial only gets you what you've got/had. Good luck.

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roninwarshadow t1_ivo0973 wrote

So you got no proof to back your claim?

So all we have is wild speculation and nothing to back it.

Cool, here is my "correlation," every one who got thyroid cancer drinks water and breathes air.

Air and water cause cancer.

Is this how this works?

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siouxze t1_ivpdad2 wrote

Omg, you're right. I do drink water and breathe air. That must be what caused my cancer! /s

Wait until all these idiots find out the water intake pipe on their house/apartment building is made of lead.

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DatWeedCard t1_ivliaun wrote

So to clarify, you're using anecdotal experience to determine whether or not lead paint is dangerous?

Ngl the lack of critical thinking impies to me that the lead poisoning may have taken hold

> Given that these products were in a substantial number of american homes one would think that a big bold direct line back to these products would have been drawn LONG ago if there was actually any real threat to anyone.

My guy you literally made a post about how you had a cancerous tumor removed from your thyroid

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siouxze t1_ivpf7ie wrote

No, I'm not using my anecdotal evidence. I'm going off of seeing tbese comments hundreds of times and literally no one being able to provide a credible source. In fact I challenged another commenter that was of the same mindset as you. They did their own research to prove they were right and all they could find was an NPR article exonerating crock pots and proving me right.

Why don't you take a crack at it and see if you cant prove me wrong. I'd love to see your proof.

Also, My thyroid cancer was from a genetic condition being left wildly untreated for 8+ years. But good try champ.

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DamnYouRichardParker t1_ivnjwg4 wrote

So you expect us to believe that you and your family have been tested for led in your system ?

And that since you and you're family haven't had an issue, that is supposed to mean no one in the history of the world could possibly have a problem with led poisoning related to kitchenware ?

Is that your argument?

This article from NPR explains how you're absolutly wrong.

Here educate yourself. You mite not look so foolish next you comment on something you obviously have no clue what you're talking about.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/12/08/563808879/can-your-ceramic-cookware-give-you-lead-poisoning

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siouxze t1_ivtf319 wrote

You need to go back and read the whole article my friend.

But consumers need not fret in the dark. The FDA maintains a list of products it has tested that have revealed lead contamination. The good news: Not a single crockpot is listed.

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DamnYouRichardParker t1_ivzs8zz wrote

I did.

But obviously you need to go back and read my comment cause you mention kitchenware. And the article confirms that there is lead poisoning in kitchenware.

Your entire arrogant rant calling people stupid is pretty rich bud...

Jesus fuck. The reading and critical thinking skills of people here are fucken low to non existant.

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roninwarshadow t1_ivnuqt0 wrote

From the article...

> But consumers need not fret in the dark. The FDA maintains a list of products it has tested that have revealed lead contamination. The good news: Not a single crockpot is listed. Many ceramics makers have switched to lead-free glazes. For example, Crock-Pot (the brand name that inspired a host of similar ceramic slow cookers now generically known as crockpots), tells callers in an automated message that it uses no lead additive in its glazes.

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DamnYouRichardParker t1_ivp3kei wrote

From your comment

>I've never heard of anyone being lead posioned by vintage kitchenwares.

I specifically replied to you because of this comment and the article does mention specific cases where people have actually been poisoned by vintage kitchenware so...

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roninwarshadow t1_ivpkjtc wrote

Not my comment - check Usernames.

But it specifically states Crock Pots have not been known to give lead contamination.

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Argle t1_ivl0wf7 wrote

I used to make fun of the kids eating paint chips, but it turns out I ate off Corelle lead tainted dinnerware for most of my life.

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siouxze t1_ivl7kaa wrote

Unless you were chipping the paint off the plates and eating that, your "exposure" to lead via corelle was negligible at best.

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turk4lyfe t1_ivm12bz wrote

If Corelle plates, which are in millions of homes still, were actually a health hazard don't you think major health organizations would be warning against their use instead of just one blogger who was kicked out of her nonprofit?

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Alternative-Skill167 t1_ivmzzx5 wrote

I mean the American Heart Association claimed that we should be eating more carbs (sugar) and less saturated fat/meat at one point, and look where that got us (obesity)

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turk4lyfe t1_ivo9vb9 wrote

You're saying Americans followed that advice and started eating less saturated fat? And those Americans are the ones that became obese? High carb low fat diets are still good for heart disease.

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Friend_of_Eevee t1_ivl466m wrote

I have the same exact one! It still works but I don't use it anymore except as a planter because it's so cute.

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Round_Technician_728 t1_ivl1alf wrote

You should clean it. Especially if it’s a thing you appreciate. It’s disgusting.

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Katana_Dino t1_ivl423p wrote

It's just well seasoned with bacteria. The mold helps to keep things from sticking.

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Katana_Dino t1_ivl3xbf wrote

Mmm lead poisoning for life!

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Gxgear t1_ivlyxsh wrote

I guess you could say its durability is...Unrivaled

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theduderip t1_ivmoqbt wrote

This is adorable, and has undoubtedly served you well for many years, but I think it may be time to give it its well-earned retirement and pick a new slow cooker out.

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KoliManja t1_ivl5216 wrote

So......you're a crock-pot and this is your rival? I'm confused!

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graywoman7 t1_ivlweqm wrote

$10 for a small pack of lead test sticks would be money well spent.

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JoeKingQueen t1_ivlp4p7 wrote

Omg. When my SO moved in with me I chose my shiny new crockpot over one that looked just like this. Shiny boy broke in about a year. If they see this I'm done lol.

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cornylifedetermined t1_ivlscpi wrote

I had one that looked just like that one which I got in 1982.

My ex took it to use at a baseball tournament concession stand and left cheese dip in it overnight and it got filled with roaches, so it never came back in the house.

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scarybirds00 t1_ivn4xx9 wrote

I have this same one from my parents!

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shiddyfiddy t1_ivp3enb wrote

haha I'm like "50 years? That thing is from the 70s, tops" It's weird how my perception of what was 50 years ago hasn't changed at all over the years.

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1Tikitorch t1_ivp68qt wrote

Back in the day they were made in Glendale or Whitefish Bay Wisconsin. They were made to last not like the crap companies are pumping out today & the new ones are made in China. If you had a problem you could just call the company & they’d send you a new glass top or whatever. Nowadays you’d just pitch it.

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back_tees t1_ivkx243 wrote

We have the same one!

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JustSamJ t1_ivl5jq3 wrote

My family had exactly this model of crock pot, I remember it well. Shame we lost it in a move.

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wakaflocks145 t1_ivlfyzb wrote

Pretty sure my nana has had hers for the exact same amount of time

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TheBlueLeopard t1_ivlv4fm wrote

Didn't this kill that guy from that terrible dog/racecar movie?

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PowerGayming t1_ivlvxez wrote

For a sec I was wondering why you were competing against a crockpot 🤦

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Amadecasa t1_ivmnpgg wrote

I bought one at an estate sale that was still in its box. It came with the metal insert for baking bread or cakes.

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sallenqld t1_ivmwjjt wrote

I’ve seen what happens on This Is Us

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goldwave84 t1_ivn6opp wrote

No harm washing it, buddy.

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Qwesterly t1_ivnj63f wrote

The old ones have a real "low" setting, not a low setting that boils the food.

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Justredditin t1_ivnsjsc wrote

Ugh .. thats the one. I have one from 7-10 years ago and it has little electronic and lights for the timers... they not staying on from time to time now. Thought of grandmas old one, it didn't have the dumb buttons, it had that switch/knob!

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scogin t1_ivodn6y wrote

You can get newer ones with the knob too, they're just as good as the old ones in my experience

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p38-lightning t1_ivnsm1h wrote

Our is only 40 years old - got it with Green Stamps.

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HappyInNorCal t1_ivnz62g wrote

Mine’s only 12 yrs old, but still going strong. With the weather cooling now, have been using it more and more!

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mastergreenbean t1_ivobzzt wrote

My mom has this exact one!! Still works great

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hangun_ t1_ivok3pn wrote

I love when things have only 3 settings like that

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floppypawn t1_ivoxgby wrote

I see these at the goodwill a lot and think they are so cute but wonder if it gonna a keep going..

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SatanLifeProTips t1_ivpl4wz wrote

I have a very similar still perfectly functional crock pot. Still works.

However I ended up getting a instant pot. It won’t last as long but it’s a pressure cooker and a sous vide cooker. Actually being able to program the temperatures I desire vs ‘low and high’ is also a really big deal. The pressure cooker allowed me to reduce that cook time by 2/3 in some situations. Because it’s a pressure cooker it is also water tight and won’t lose moisture at low temperatures. I can make tomorrow’s dinner tonight. A 24 hour slow cook is amazing.

A pro chef friend turned me on to sous vide cooking. It is the high end restaurant cheat from hell. You do a rack of ribs for 24 hours then finish them in the broiler. Don’t even give your guests a knife. A fork is all you need.

Sometimes, it’s ok to retire obsolete tech when the new versions are simply much, much better.

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deputydog1 t1_ivtwkgs wrote

I have the same CrockPot. I use this one for home but only take the newer pretty one to potlucks.

This one cooks some recipes better than the oval ones, which are larger.

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Aemort t1_iwrdslv wrote

You're allowed to clean it...

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drippingmetal25 t1_ivlhich wrote

My girl friend just broke the lid to mine. It was a good will score old model like this. Worked great

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Amadecasa t1_ivmo6wa wrote

You might be able to find a compatible replacement lid.

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caillouuu t1_ivmbh4e wrote

Hey I have this one too!!

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BadHairDay-1 t1_ivmdp4z wrote

That's a really pretty model.

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eu4euh69 t1_ivp5vxo wrote

God damn fire hazzard... recycle that pos.

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