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Can I Serve Food on Unglazed Terra Cotta Flowerpot Saucers?

Since it would not be safe to eat off of the glazed saucers, what about the plain terracotta saucers for pots?

By Joanne from Las Vegas, NV

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August 17, 20100 found this helpful

I wouldn't do it. Glazed or unglazed, they may contain dangerous amounts of lead. If you are determined to dine from these things, use them as decorative chargers and place a safe plate on top of them.

 
Anonymous
August 17, 20100 found this helpful

This link is to a government document that discusses lead and the safety of children.
www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/.../leadbroc.pdf

On page 8, #17 is says:

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17. Imported brightly colored mugs, dishes and terra cotta pots often contain lead. This lead can leach into your food during cooking, serving or storage.

Solution: Test dishes with inexpensive home lead test kits available at local hardware stores. If a test is positive for lead, discontinue use.

 
Anonymous
July 21, 20200 found this helpful

Other sites are saying it is safe because the manufacturers do not put lead in there clay.

 

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August 18, 20100 found this helpful

To be careful and safe do a test even if they are not glazed even though it's highly unlikely unglazed contains lead. One more thing to know is that glazed terracotta manufactured for cooking/serving use, including utensils such as spoons, should be tested if made in Mexico or Asia because of the use of lead in their terracotta products.

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