Le Creuset, Is it worth the $$?

[ChrisinNJ]

FYI-the orangey and red colors of LC may contain lead and cadmium in the outside glaze-this info is straight from the company. The other colors are fine. I'm sure it's fine if you are only going to use it on the stove top but I don't know if I would want to put the red one in the oven.

I did want it in red. Here is what I found on their website:



http://www.lecreuset.ca/Care--Use3/FAQs-for-Le-Creuset-Cast-Iron/



Is Le Creuset lead and cadmium free?

Cadmium and lead are two elements under strict control in the cookware industry. Our position today for the entire production process is to be in compliance with California Proposal 65 which is the most rigid standard in the world for these elements (approx. 10 times lower than "acceptable" limits). Lead is NOT used in our recipes and for cadmium a special anti-acid enamel fritt is used which will not release the cadmium pigment during cooking. Cadmium is used for coloration purposes in achieving bright exterior colours such as Flame and Cherry. The interior enamel which makes contact with food is either sand, white, or black.

 

[mommom2five]

Love my Le Creuset! My daughters bought me 2 pots last Christmas and I have been hooked!.