Clear standard needed to keep unsafe cookware out of kitchens in WA

By: Tammie Hetrick, Alesha Shemwell

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 431

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Washington state lawmakers have a chance this session to improve on a new law that will help keep unsafe cookware and other kitchen products out of our homes and commercial kitchens.

At issue is the widely shared goal of ensuring cookware sold or used in Washington state is safe from lead contamination, which the federal government supports by actively monitoring and recalling hazardous products.

In 2024, following a handful of incidents involving cookware …

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