Got this old Tupperware brand set for $20Submitted by CosmonautJizzRocket t3_10y7stq in BuyItForLife
skiingst0ner t1_j7wnd4o wrote
Those are sweet but do research on the plastic to make sure they aren’t toxic
CosmonautJizzRocket OP t1_j7wofno wrote
I was thinking about that, i'll do some research.
Chambsky t1_j7wyjje wrote
It is highly likely that some of those contain toxic levels of lead. Not worth the risk in my opinion.
https://www.snopes.com/news/2019/03/19/lead-in-cookware-or-in-toys/
CosmonautJizzRocket OP t1_j7wz3qm wrote
Alright perfect thanks for the warning i'll err on the side of caution.
Geneocrat t1_j7xwb86 wrote
It’s incredible how many things used to have lead and how little is harmful. It never leaves your body. It just gets diluted as you make new blood. So crazy.
trifelin t1_j7yk4yw wrote
I’m more shocked at the number of current products that have lead! Fidget spinners are still being produced.
gt0163c t1_j7xqnoo wrote
While it's certainly possible, particularly with the yellow pitchers. I would be surprised if the square/rectangular containers were manufactured before 1980. My mom was a "Tupperware Lady" from like 1979-1984 or '85 and I remember the change to the mustard yellow, orange and reddish brown color scheme and then the pastel/almost light mint green colors of those square containers on the right. The pastels were later and might not have been until the later 80's or maybe even early 1990's (we still got the catalogues and some containers even after mom stopped selling it). I've use Tupperware from the time period my mom was selling it pretty much continually (I'm in my later 40's). My family has no issues which could be attributable to lead or heavy metal poisoning.
Chambsky t1_j7zgb9v wrote
>My family has no issues
...that you are aware of.
gt0163c t1_j80avla wrote
That is true. But it's been like 40ish years. I suppose I could grow a third head tomorrow due to pretty much continuous use of the red Tupperware lunchbox I started using in first grade. I'll let you know if that happens.
Chambsky t1_j80jh98 wrote
Some other symptoms you might not notice include developmental delays, learning difficulties, headaches, difficulty with memory or concentration. Don't let me hold you back from using cheap products that science proves are not good for your health. You've been fine for 40 years right? Lol
eucalyptusmacrocarpa t1_j7zkf1q wrote
The square container on the very top is not that old either. It's a freezer container from the late 90s, I think
Wax_on_wacks_off t1_j7xbnq6 wrote
If they are toxic than color me cancer because my family has a set of those we’ve used for as long as I can remember
scienceizfake t1_j7z1tzg wrote
AKA Survivorship bias.
izzgo t1_j7xodwb wrote
skiingst0ner t1_j81iwwk wrote
Same but still
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