However, the material is covered with a stainless steel layer, making it inaccessible to consumers.
Is It Safe to Put Your Stanley in the Dishwasher?
The combination of heat and acidity caused the lead glaze to break down.
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Will the high heat in a dishwasher cause the lead to leach from a Stanely tumbler?
According to the company, Stanley tumblers are dishwasher-safe.
Putting them in the dishwasher also wont increase the risk of lead exposure, Johnson-Arbor said.
Even if the lead did leach out, it should be protected by that outer stainless steel layer.
So it should not be contaminating your dishwasher, water, or whatever youre drinking.
How Reliable Are Home Lead Tests?
If you are worried about lead exposure, your healthcare provider can order a lead poisoning blood test.
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Do All Insulated Water Bottles Contain Lead?
Stanley said that it uses an industry standard pellet to seal the base cap of the products.
You shouldnt have to worry about lead exposure unless the base cap or the seal is damaged.
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