Oh, dear.Does anybody know if the Publix Pilgrims are safe to use for Thanksgiving?

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I just bought the entire campy set two years ago and as I was pulling them down from the attic to use again, I couldn't help noticing they were, "Made In China." The paint on the set does come off easily if you scrub too hard, which is why I handwash everything myself.

Anyone know if there is any lead content on these dishes?

[TomInTib]

1. Is this food-ready stuff?

As in "dishes"?

If the paint flakes easily, stay the hell away from any food use associated with whatever "Publix Pilgrims" is.

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7. I'm going to take your advice, but how many people in the South east

aren't even going to think twice about it?

[TomInTib]

14. Yeah, no sh*t.

By the time that crap hits the public, it is too late.

I have become so gun-shy over this that all of my plates, bowls and cups and saucers are by my local Angry Lesbian Potter (that is how she bills herself).

And most of my pots and pans were my Grandmother's.

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19. Great name. Are you in the N/E?

[TomInTib]

20. SF Bay area.

I live in Tiburon, CA, directly across the Bay from San Francisco.

I am 110 feet above the Bay and every view from my house is directly at SF.

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22. That has to be incredibly beautiful.

[TomInTib]

25. Yes, it is...

Here is the view from Sausalito.

My house is on the hill above the point of Belvedere.

If you had the vantage point of the photog, the Golden Gate would be behind your left shoulder and SF would be over your right shoulder.

It is indeed a magic place.

Tom

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26. I celebrate your good fortune.

[TomInTib]

27. If only...

my quality of life was as fine as my view.

Contrary to lore, location really isn't "everything".

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28. Little baby steps. I hope things get better for you next year.

[TomInTib]

29. If there is a next year.

I have pretty much had it.

[rwheeler31]

2. Many Holiday serving pieces are for display only.

Be careful.

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8. These were meant to be used, but from now on, I'm going to use them

just for display.

[Audio_Al]

3. PHOTO: You might try contacting Publix directly. One site says they were discontinued in 2006.

This site says, and I quote: "As of 2006 Publix will be officially retiring the famous Pilgrim line. So get your order in this year if you like the Pilgrim items!" But perhaps they were not retired at all!

They are still being sold on-line as you can see from this link:

http://www.tias.com/8218/InventoryPage/1856426/1.html

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9. That would be right. They meant to discontinue them the year before

that, but they extended it one more year.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

4. At the store near me they're selling the pilgrims. nt

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6. I would expect they would.

They were big crowd pleasers for families with small children. I finally broke down and bought them because my kids expected to see them since their Auntie had them at the Thanksgiving dinners we use to share with the family.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

17. They're adorable. I wonder if these cute pilgrims are poisoning us all. nt

[supernova]

5. I wouldn't use them if the design peels off

You don't know what's in the paint.

edit: Sorry, they do seem kinda cute.

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10. They are strictly for decoration now that I read the replies.

[Audio_Al]

16. Ah, HA. It always pays to read the instructions. I used to write the manuals for tech stuff,

but nobody reads them.

[Audio_Al]

11. Here's a quick link to Consumer Affairs at Publix. I'd try to telephone them.

http://publix.com/contact/ContactUs.do

Our Consumer Relations department is open 8 am to 5:30 pm (Eastern time), Monday through Friday. We are closed Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Telephone
800-242-1227 (store-related comments)
863-688-1188 (non-store comments)

If all of our specialists are busy with other customers, please leave a message. We will reply as soon as possible.

Address
Publix Super Markets Corporate Office
ATTN: Consumer Relations
PO Box 407
Lakeland, FL 33802-0407

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12. Thanks!

[Audio_Al]

15. You're welcome. Radio Lady says, "When in doubt, use something else."

We used to have a test kit which supposedly tested for our dish safety.

Then we found out the kit didn't work.

So much for that.

Our dishes are made in Mexico. I hope they are poisoned with habanero sauce!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Audio Al and Radio Lady (together forever, or until one or the other of us gets Alzheimer's and finds someone else)

[lonestarnot]

13. Just throw it on the table in the pan and use yer fingers.

Then you won't have to worry. :evilgrin:

[Audio_Al]

18. Yeah. Pretend you're Henry VIII! Rip off a turkey leg and get on with it!

[SoCalDem]

21. I'm still using "my tacky platter:"..that's what my boys call it

It's BIG and it's melmac.. and I have dropped it so many times & it still looks like new..

[BlueJazz]

23. I use all my Publix "Sets" and I've....

.NeVeR hAd a
probl lem with any thi ing

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24. Same hare.