I contacted the Food and Drug Administration, hoping for a clearer picture of the dangers. Not only was I still unclear whether I could get lead poisoning from eating off the old plates, I discovered a new, even more alarming concern: some Fiestaware contains uranium and is radioactive! ![]() (It was revived in 1986, in slightly different form and colors.) The pieces' simple art deco designs, edged with concentric grooved rings, and candy colors have made Fiestaware one of the most popular ceramic lines in history.īut my excitement over my new acquisition was tempered almost immediately, when my realtor asked, "Doesn't Fiestaware contain lead?" Lead poisoning can cause stomach problems, headaches, and even seizures in adults, and is especially dangerous for children and fetuses because it affects the development of the brain and nerves.Īn Internet search only confused me. Now that I'm buying my first house, I was excited to learn that the deal would include a complete set of vintage Fiestaware, the colorful and collectible line of ceramic tableware that was produced from 1936 to 1973. That, and the fact that I haven't gotten married so far (or, more to the point, compiled a wedding registry) means that I have been eating off the same set of four place settings from Target for years. ![]() I've been an apartment-dweller my entire adult life.
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