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• “Many manufacturers are now stating that they are using alternatives to lead for sealing vacuum in those types of cups.” Any potential lead exposure is unacceptable, and companies should move to make these products without lead, Naidenko added..
• Lead is used as part of the tumbler’s vacuum insulation and is covered by a stainless steel layer that protects consumers from lead exposure, according to the Stanley cup manufacturer, Pacific Market International..
• And in July of last year, around 346,000 Cupkin stainless steel children’s cups were recalled by the manufacturer because they contained levels of lead that exceeded the federal lead content ban of 100 parts per million..
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• “Once sealed, this area is covered with a durable stainless steel layer, making it inaccessible to consumers.” “Rest assured that no lead is present on the surface of any Stanley product that comes into contact with the consumer nor the contents of the product,” the statement said..
• “Our manufacturing process currently employs the use of an industry standard pellet to seal the vacuum insulation at the base of our products; the sealing material includes some lead,” a Stanley spokesperson said in an emailed statement..