With the spread of the “Stanley” mug trend, many social media users expressed concerns about the danger these products pose due to the presence of lead. But how true is this topic?
Stanley confirms that its products contain lead, which is used in the manufacturing process, but does not appear unless the product is damaged.
A spokesperson for Stanley explained to the Today programme “nbc” At the bottom of the cup there is a part that acts as an insulator from the cup itself, covered with a layer of stainless steel, protecting consumers from exposure to lead, and it cannot be accessed unless the stainless steel barrier breaks, which is possible, but “rare.” He added: “The engineering teams are making efforts to find innovative and alternative materials for use in the sealing process,” stressing that the company follows all American standards.
Does this substance pose a danger?
Stanley uses lead in the manufacturing process of its mugs, although it poses a risk if the lid at the bottom comes off. But the liquid inside it does not touch this part. Therefore, there is little to no chance of exposure to lead from drinking the liquid from inside the container. Experts say the danger lies if the ring cover is removed and users touch the exposed lead and then touch their mouths.
Risks of lead exposure and poisoning:
Lead is a naturally occurring metal found abundantly throughout the Earth, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; It is an inexpensive metal and can be found in toys, gasoline, food, jewelry, cookware, ceramics, electronics, batteries, plumbing pipes, paint, and even cosmetics.
Federal laws have helped reduce the amount of lead people are exposed to, but it is still found in some products today.
“Lead is still present everywhere around us, often at levels dangerous enough to cause significant harm,” says Gina Forsyth, a research scientist specializing in epidemiology and environmental sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
According to the Center for Disease Control, lead can cause poisoning by inhaling its dust or particles, as well as touching a surface on which there is lead, then touching the nose or mouth.
2024-02-01 11:27:00
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