I’m not sure I would use my vintage Pyrex if I did as they are far more susceptible to lead poisoning. I also always hand wash my Pyrex, which is important to keep them in good condition. Almost all of the time I just use them decoratively.
And I never use them with acidic or hot ingredients. Personally I’m very careful with my pieces and use them in a very limited way. The only time I use the bowls for food is if the food is packaged (like candy) or as mixing bowls. Again, these are qualified recommendations the ware is not necessarily unsafe because it is old, but it may not comply with current FDA standards.” In addition to using a home test kit, consumers who want to be cautious might choose to avoid storing foods in older holloware (bowls), consuming hot and acidic liquid beverages such as coffee or tea out of cups, and heating bowls, cups and plates in the microwave. “We do not recommend not using old ware unless it shows signs of deterioration such as cracking or pitting of the glaze. This could be a sign that the glaze is disintegrating and could allow lead to leach into food. The Smithsonian actually has talked about this issue and reached out to the FDA about lead in vintage dishware. This is something you will have to decide for yourself. If you don’t want to risk having lead in your home at all, and this is a reasonable choice, it’s best to not collect vintage dishware. These are just my thoughts with the research I’ve done. I’m not a lead expert or doctor, please do your own research as well. The reason I still collect vintage dishes, including Pyrex is, I have done a lot of research on this issue and have found that it’s the outside of the item that is of concern and the biggest concern is when it’s damaged. You may wonder why I’m using it if this is the case. Because of this, it’s really hard to know if our vintage dishes contain lead. Lead standards for dishes start until the 1970s. The thing is this isn’t limited to Pyrex. With more and more people starting to collect vintage Pyrex again it’s important to know if they are actually safe to use. Sadly these fun colorful dishes were discounted in the 1980s. The fun color ware pieces people love started in the fall of 1945 with even more great patterns and styles being introduced through the 1950s and 1960s. The photos in the post are actually of my collection. I love all of the colorful items, especially the turquoise sets. I see my friends post vintage Pyrex and it’s a common item to discuss in any vintage groups I’m in on Facebook. You used to find it really cheap in thrift stores from when people were clearing out old family dishes but now it seems like everyone is collecting it and it’s getting harder and harder to find. Vintage Pyrex has gained a lot of popularity lately. However, there is something to be aware of when it comes to most vintage dishes and cookware, including Pyrex. I love vintage Pyrex, you will see it on my page and social media a lot.
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