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Post by divtal on May 2, 2019 18:58:46 GMT
I just returned from Safeway, where I saw something that I had never seen/noticed, before. In the "condiment" section, there are warnings that red, and Balsamic vinegar may contain lead ... and, lead can have an effect on the reproduction system, and cause birth defects. (?!?!?!)
I have been buying vinegar, of virtually every kind, for decades. This is the first time that I've ever seen that. I "Googled" (see below). This says that the levels of lead would probably be low, and probably come through absorption in the soil. Also, the appearance of the warnings are probably the result of a California law suit, from several years ago.
None of my red, or Balsamic vinegar bottles carry any kind of warning. Although, one is in Italian, so I can't be absolutely sure. I have a new bottle of Star (brand) red-wine vinegar, which is common - and, I think American. It has no such message. Has anyone heard, or seen this? www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/ask-diva-does-balsamic-vinegar-contain-lead
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Post by staggerstag on May 2, 2019 23:20:48 GMT
Well, I never knew that, and I suspect most shoppers perusing the vinegar section don't either.
I found this from 2009 on a site called Chowhound :
It seems we need not be concerned as it's only 'traces' of lead, but it's still an eye-opener, yes.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on May 5, 2019 8:20:31 GMT
Wow....had no idea...😦
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Post by goz on May 6, 2019 7:39:21 GMT
...imagine the content in red wine then!
Strangely no warning is on red wine bottles!
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Post by divtal on May 6, 2019 16:41:02 GMT
That occurred to me, too, Goz ... but, after I posted. I've handled enough red wine bottles, that I couldn't have missed such a warning. I hope you enjoy your visit, here. I wish you were coming to northern California. Maybe another time.
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Post by koskiewicz on May 6, 2019 17:14:04 GMT
In Chicago, lead content comes out with the tap water...just sayin...
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Post by divtal on May 6, 2019 19:48:48 GMT
I'm sure that it does in many places. Also, many older buildings have some lead piping, still in the system. I think mine probably does.
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Post by lunda2222 on May 11, 2019 21:52:00 GMT
...imagine the content in red wine then! Strangely no warning is on red wine bottles! I guess even trace amount of lead sinks in wine and goes to the sediment which aren't tapped into bottles (or cartons).
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