This spoon was purchased after 2019. It is an unbranded product and it was bought from a discount store.
How do you think our serving spoon tested via XRF?
Reading on the Wood:
| Element of Interest | Parts per million (ppm) | Error Range |
|---|---|---|
| None Detected | ||
| Other Elements | ||
| Nickel (Ni)* | 6 | +/- 3 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 13 | +/- 2 |
| Bromine (Br)* | 2 | +/- 1 |
| Iron (Fe)* | 12 | +/- 7 |
The sample was tested in consumer goods TestAll mode using a Niton XL3t 700S for 60 seconds. Results are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Test Summary:
No elements of interest were detected. A few very trace elements were detected, and most were difficult to quantify. We have zero concern with using this or other uncoated wood and bamboo products.
We think this is a fine product and works as advertised.
We Prefer:
We like stainless steel and wood serving spoons. Bamboo is very unlikely to test positive for lead and this example tested lead free.
We recommend wood products and stainless steel for cooking. Bamboo is acceptable but we like hard wood spoons without glues, stains, or mineral oil finishes. This our personal preference for an overall non-toxic product and not based on any concern for heavy metals.
We avoid scratching stainless steel utensils on metal pans to minimize leaching of chromium and nickel. We’ve had good results using wood utensils.
To avoid lead in kitchen utensils we recommend passing on vintage and antique utensils made of unknown metals, mixed metals joined with solder, brass, or decorative enamel, crystal, or ceramic accents. We avoid painted markings or finishes and etched logos are preferred.
We recommend avoiding vintage plastic utensils, which can contain high levels of lead or BPA.
When possible, we recommend that all items used by children in the kitchen be lead free, with the exception of trace lead in products that are leach tested, preferably under 90 ppm lead on surface coatings, which is considered to be within legal safety limits for children’ s products.
Cooking Spoons We Recommend:
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The spoon tested above was not bought from Amazon. But many similar options exist:
Handmade Wooden Spoons – 12″ Wood Spoon, Made in the USA with Black Cherry
Why we like it: This spoon is made in the USA of durable black cherry and polished smooth.
All-Clad Cook & Serve Stainless Steel Solid Spoon, 10 inch
Why we like it: This stainless cooking spoon is sold by All Clad.
Why we like it: This set of spoons is made from hardwood and very affordable.
Disclaimer: These items have not always been personally tested by us but are likely to be lead free or low lead and/or cadmium based on our research into the materials, discussions with manufacturers, and/or testing on similar products. We recommend items we would use ourselves.
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