Do Ball Mason Jars Contain Lead?
Update February 2020: For more recent information, see “Is There Lead in Glassware?”
June 7, 2016 by Debra Lynn Dadd
Question from Demi
Hi Debra,
Do you know where I can find info if ball mason jars contain lead? I store my baby's food and warm his food in the jar in a boiling water bath.
Thank you!
Debra's Answer
I wrote to Jarden Home Brands, who now is the manufacturer of Ball Mason Jars.
They replied within a few hours.
Hello Debra,
Thank you for contacting Jarden Home Brands regarding our jars.
Our jars are Made in America and are annealed glass which is lead-free and food safe.
They are made from lime, soda, cullet and silica.
Our lids are BPA free and made of tin plated steel with a red ring plastisol sealant.
We hope that this information is helpful. Please contact us if you have any other questions or if we can be of further assistance. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
The Consumer Affairs Team
Jarden Home Brands
800-240-3340
www.freshpreserving.com
These are archives of Q&A asked by readers and answered by Debra Lynn Dadd (from 2005-2019) or Lisa Powers (from 2019-2020). Answers have been edited and updated as of December, 2020.