ptquilts

I know the Corningware coffee pots are not safe to use. The white ceramic part can suddenly separate from the handle part. Not good if it is full of hot coffee. I was told this by the company.

Peckish

I wonder if you can use those lead tests that are available at the hardware store.
But on the other hand, I don't think even that would make me feel safe enough to continue using the dishes.

KalamaQuilts

I doubt it was just Corelle using a touch of lead in the painted parts. Probably true of all dishes. Lennox, etc.

Onebyone

The lead test can detect lead but not how much lead is leached from the item. I bought the new Corelle Everyday plain white plates and liked them better then my vintage ones. The new plates have higher rims. There was/ is a sale on the Corning site 4 plates for $12.

Peckish

Well I was thinking if the lead test showed positive, it wouldn't really be an issue of determining how much lead was leaching. I wouldn't use anything that popped a positive.

I wasn't really worried about this issue, I've never owned Corelle plates, but it just occurred to me that I need to ask my youngest son what he and his roommate have.