Why did they stop making CorningWare?

In 1998 however, due to slumping sales and retooling of manufacturing plants, Corning sold off the CorningWare and Pyrex lines to World Kitchen, LLC. Under new direction, the CorningWare and Pyrex lines are still pretty strong, although different.

Is CorningWare discontinued?

But production of the original Pyroceram-based CorningWare products ceased in 2000. The brand was relaunched as a line of stoneware-based bakeware in 2001. By 2008, the stovetop line of CorningWare was reintroduced by World Kitchen, with manufacturing done by a French-based subsidiary of Corning, KeraGlass/EuroKera.

What is the difference between Pyrex and CorningWare?

Essentially, the main difference between Corningware and Pyrex is that Corningware tends to be smaller, and more aesthetically pleasing. No one wants to see grandma's gorgeously glazed holiday ham in a Pyrex dish; presentation is everything!

Does old CorningWare contain lead?

With some very rare exceptions, the paint on the outside of both vintage Pyrex and vintage Corningware bowls and baking dishes will usually test positive for lead between 15,000 - 100,000 PPM lead.

Is CorningWare toxic?

All in all, Corning Ware is one of the most eco-friendly, safe, non-toxic types of cookware around.

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Is it OK to use scratched CorningWare?

Scratched Corningware poses no threat as long as the scratches are cosmetic and do not indicate serious structural damage. Use your best judgement when deciding whether the scratch seriously threatens the integrity of the ceramicware.

Is Corelle the same as CorningWare?

Related products. Corelle Brands sells similar looking products under the CorningWare brand name that are made of glazed stoneware, rather than Pyroceram. The packaging for this type of CorningWare bakeware specifically that they are not for stovetop use.

How can you tell if there's lead in your dishes?

The only way to determine if certain tableware has lead is to test it. Home lead test kits can tell you if the dishes have leachable lead. These tests are most useful in detecting high levels of lead.

Can old CorningWare go in the microwave?

Yes, CorningWare dishes are microwave-safe.

As long as the Corning cookware doesn't have cracks, gaps, or holes, it's completely “microwave-safe” . Very few CorningWare products had metal bottoms, meant for equal heat distribution when used on the stove. Such types of products shouldn't go inside the microwave.

What was the first CorningWare pattern?

CorningWare originated in 1958 in Corning, N.Y. The glass cookware was shopped to homemakers as "oven-to-table service" that could even be used directly on the stovetop. The first pattern was cornflower blue - petite blue posies on a solid white background - which was produced for 30 years.

Can I put CorningWare on the stovetop?

Unsafe for Corningware

The Corningware company advises against use of its stoneware and ovenware dishes on the stove top. The dishes should also not be used in the oven's broiler. Doing so could cause the dishes to break, resulting in personal injury.

Can you use CorningWare on a glass top stove?

The original CorningWare was made of pyroceramic glass that could be taken from freezer to oven and back without cracking or breaking. It was recommended for stovetop cooking on conventional and glass cooktops using low to medium temperatures, and for dishes that contained a significant amount of liquid.

Do they still make Pyrex dishes?

no longer manufactures or markets consumer products, only industrial ones. Instant Brands continues to license the pyrex (lowercase) trademark for their tempered soda-lime glass line of kitchenware products and related accessories sold in the United States, South America, and Asia.

Why did Corning Stop Making Visions cookware?

In 1963 George Beall, working under Stookey, explored a method for making transparent cookware. However, by 1966, Corning decided against commercializing it for fear that it would cannibalize Pyrex sales.

When did CorningWare French white come out?

French White was released in 1978. The United States was in the midst of an infatuation with French cooking and CorningWare filled a need for oven to table ease.

How do you remove scratches from CorningWare?

Can you put CorningWare in freezer?

Whether you have mixing bowls, serving pieces, bakeware, storage containers, or other types of Pyrex (which also includes CorningWare and Corelle), you've probably wondered whether it is safe to put in the freezer. The short answer is yes—but there are a few rules you should follow.

Can I put CorningWare in the dishwasher?

All CorningWare® oven bakeware products (including metallic-banded French White® products) can be used in conventional, convection and microwave ovens as well as in the refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher.

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When did Corelle stop using lead?

Are My Corelle Dishes Lead-Safe? As mentioned earlier, dishes manufactured before 1970 had no regulations on the glaze used. However, strict regulations implemented in the mid-2000s ensure the Corelle dinnerware made since is completely lead-safe.

When did they stop using lead in dishes?

Before 1971, there were no limits on lead in dinnerware and ceramics, so vintage items from before then are very likely to have unsafe levels of lead. Starting in 1971, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began to enforce limits on the amount of leachable lead in ceramics and tableware.

What is better than Corelle?

Are Corelle dishes full of Lead?

All our products have been Lead free since the mid-2000's. Lead content has never been regulated until recently. We recommend using the items you have as decorative pieces.

Is Corelle toxic?

It can be especially harmful to children. There's really no safe level of the stuff you can put in your body, either. So, while dish-related lead poisoning isn't as serious as exposure to lead from house paints or water, those gorgeous designs on your Corelle could make you sick.