The consequences of cooking in these utensils will be detrimental to health, FDA warns, throw out these cookware from the kitchen immediately.

Many types of utensils are used in the kitchen of homes for cooking. Utensils made of steel, aluminium, copper and brass are most commonly used in India. Regardless of the fact that cooking utensils can also spoil your health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers that not 1 or 2 but 19 types of cookware are not safe for cooking. Cooking food in it can cause lead to get into the food.

This mainly includes utensils made of aluminium, aluminum alloy and brass, which are used extensively by people in India. Tests conducted by the FDA and several state agencies found that these cookware releases toxins into the food during cooking, which can destroy nutrients and cause poisoning.

FDA released list of utensils

The FDA has released a list of certain brands and products, including Sonex aluminum pots, IKM aluminum saucepans, Coffee Brass Tope, several Silver Horse cookware items, and Dolphin brand saucepans. These cookware are sold in many states of America, such as California, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.

what could happen unknown

Lead exposure is extremely dangerous, especially for children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. It can damage the brain and nervous system, slow growth and cause serious health problems. The harms caused by this include stomach ache, nausea, loss of appetite, weak memory and pain or tingling in hands and feet.

stop using immediately

The FDA says consumers should check their homes for these cookware and if they contain cookware, they should immediately stop using it and throw it away. In case of any health related concern, contact your doctor. This warning is just the beginning, the FDA will continue to investigate other cookware products and may list more products if lead is found.