Health experts explain exactly what you oughta know about your beloved tumbler.
Stanley cups cant seem to stay out of the spotlight.
This suggests that the metal is buried deep within the cup, he said.
Still, public health experts argue that products people use for eating or drinking shouldnt contain any lead.
It is important to remember that a broken seal may not always be obvious.
For adults, being exposed tosmall amounts of leadis unlikely to cause any immediate health issues, Caravanos said.
The real concern is when people are exposed to lead on a regular basis.
The metal canbioaccumulatein the body over time, andchronic lead exposurecan contribute to kidney dysfunction and other problems.
Its a bit of a hidden hazard, Caravanos said.
Why Do Companies Still Use Lead?
Stanley products arent the only water tumblers that use the metal.
Last year,variouschildrenscupswererecalledbecause they contained levels of lead that exceeded the federal lead content ban.
Researchfrom the 1990s found that the use of lead in packaging presents an unnecessary risk to public health.
Many manufacturers have moved away from using lead in recent years because it tends to get bad press.
But the fact that some companies are still using it?
Its a bad marketing decision, Caravanos said.
Is It Safe To Use Your Tumbler?
But according to Caravanos, you probably dont need to toss out your reusable tumbler.
Its a manageable risk, he said, adding that the cups dont present a serious public health threat.
At the end of the day, the safest bet is using lead-free products.
Her advice is simple: If you are concerned, replace it.This post originally appeared onHuffPost.
