HELP!! Have I Been Poisoning My Family And Didn't Know It? Saving Money Backfired!
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- I was told I have Uranium Glass that we've been using for 80 years. Did saving money by not buying a cookie jar cost us more in health problems?
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Becky here - if it glows, don’t use it. I grew up in California in the 70’s, and my Mom collected depressionware. Signs in all the antique stores said not to use with food, use for display only. Same with old Fiestaware.
Well I wouldn't worry about it too much. Your grandma used them all of her life and she is 96 - that makes me think that they may help you live longer. LOL
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It's controversial but there is such a thing as minimal radiology exposure promoting healing I belive it's called somthing like radiation hormesis
It's often said many a poison cures in low doses
I'd love to see if the contents (salt, pancake mix, etc.) stored in those containers are glowing - is that something you already tried?
Our science teacher told us that the radioactivity is similar to modern electronics so they are safe to display. However, you shouldnt use them for food because you could develop heavy metal toxicity.
Maybe Tawra needs tested. That could be the cause for a lot of her issues.
Depression glass also contains lead, so you might want to check your other pieces for that as well.
That makes me wonder about all the old dishes. How do you know if they have lead?
Perhaps this is why you do not feel well and have health issues. As with all heavy metals they affect each person differently. Just a thought. 🤷♀️
It is considered safe to use as long as there are no chips or cracks. 😊 You're currently receiving far more radiation from local towers, your microwave, television and the wifi coming into your home.
TV, Microvwave, Wifi produce a different type of radiation (non ionizing) which is harmless
@@magnesiafrost1863 Perhaps.. However, my great grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 105. Her home was full of the green uranium glass that was very well used, as well as jadeite, carnival glass, milk glass & the pretty peach colored coffee mugs with the metalic overlay. Food was stored, served from & we all ate and drank using these items as well. No one thought of them as decorative back then, they were our everyday & holiday ware. Grandmother using it the most, passed natural old age at 105. Her children all passed before age 85 of various cancers, and the only differences were grandmother never had Internet in the home, she had TV but rarely turned it on (she listened to radio now & then) there were no towers near her home at that time, & she used real butter, real sugar, & very few of any pre packaged foods. Her children & their children grabbed a quicker pace in life, they utilized microwaves, prepackaged ingredients, margarine, sweetener etc, far more television time, Internet when it came available, with far more radio wave producing towers up near their homes as well. One of the daughters passed of cancer in her 60's, another in her early 70's I believe. I suppose it is possible that they may have been microwaving some of the brighter plates or cups, I know anything with bright paint esp red & blue supposedly contains lead regardless the era, or they may have been microwaving the green glass while it was cracked or chipped & it leached into their systems speeding things along. Either way, 105 years eating & drinking from them, vs your children leaving 20-40 years quicker really makes you wonder which and where was the harm? 🤔
It's Not Easy Being Green.
Nice song.
Kermit the Frog.
😂too cute
Uranium glass, also known as Vaseline glass, contains a small amount of uranium, which gives it a distinctive green or yellow color. The uranium content in the glass is usually less than 2% by weight. While the uranium does emit low levels of radiation, it is generally considered safe to use for decorative purposes or as a collector's item. However, it is not recommended to use uranium glass for food or drink consumption, as there is a potential risk of ingesting uranium particles if the glass were to become damaged or worn.
I just googled it, and it says the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission said in 2001 uranium glass is safer than household electronics, but suggest avoiding it for food and drinks. I've seen that if you use it don't use acidic food or drinks.
I’m first! ❤❤❤ remember when I sent you that video of the guy that goes around the thrift stores to test for uranium glass? I just looked it up and they said you should not eat or drink out of it. It is safer than electronics but you still could possibly ingest some radioactive material 🤯
By the way uranium glass should be used as a decorative glass only and is considered a collector item as it’s not made anymore
I wouldn't worry. When you consider how much radiation comes off your cell phone & other electronics in your home, the possible 2% in the glass probably isn't dangerous. Now you need a black light party to display your spooky glass.
Tawra, ask Eric on Goshen Prepping. He would know all about the radioactivity.
Jack sees jelly compote light up bright green: “That is cool!” ☢️ 😂
I worked on a historical site. We weren't allowed to throw away the old "garbage" because it was historical. I was alway told the broken green glass contained chromium NOT uranium.
I have that same cookie jar, it was my grandmothers. Only use it for decoration.
I should also let you know, my great grandmother lived to be 105, and she used some gorgeous green glass, jadeite, milk glass, carnival glass, & the peach colored ones with the metallic sheen (I forget they're name) we drank from those beauties. She was a strong woman too! My aunt & her daughter caught her on her roof changing out the AC pads when she was in her 90's! Yeah, as long as the glass has no cracks or chips you're fine!
uranium was also often in canary yellow glass all custard glass has uranium
I had never heard of uranium glass until a couple years ago! I was as amazed as you were!💚
When you discover how it was pushed on/provided to the public you won't feel so guilty.
Popular Mechanics has a great article about it. These pieces are ok to use but shouldn't leave food and liquids standing in them, especially acidic things like orange juice. It's a great article!
There's a reason why these are no longer manufactured! Remember, when these pieces were made, we did not understand everything about radium. It's what they also put on watch faces and alarm clocks to glow in the dark and yes, they gave off minute amounts of radiation.
The things we did before we knew better🙄”Radium girls” licking the tips of their paint brushes to make them pointy so they could paint the watch hands with radium paint so we could see the time in the dark 😱🫣🤯
Actually the reason they stopped manufacturing them was because the government started confiscating uranium during WW2 for the Manhattan Project. Restrictions were eased after 1958 and some glass makers resumed making uranium glass. Restrictions were completely lifted after the Cold War ended and companies have continued to manufacture uranium glass in small quantities into the 2000's. Most pieces of uranium glass are considered to be harmless.
@@pollystemen7219, I read the book Radium Girls. Very interesting and horrible for the girls that did this painting. There is also a movie.
Just read an article online. It said the radioactivity is low so can be used as a display item only if handled correctly. The article said 8:06 Do not use for consumption.
I have no idea about poisoning your family but it was a very funny show, and remember, people in your family live to be really old and I am sure they used these dishes. 😁
Salt with a side of radiation 😮
I watched another UA-cam video where a woman thought her mother in law was trying to poison her. Every time she ate at her house she would have stomach issues. Come to find out the special green plated she served her food on had the same thing in it. It was used when making any green dish ware in the past
I have a few of these since it matches my kitchen decor.
From what I’ve read it won’t necessarily kill you. even Bananas are slightly radioactive. BUT the scientific saying is “there is no safe amount of radiation”. So I have mine as purely decorative behind glass or in a box & don’t eat out of it. If they glow, it’s pretty & not for food use.
That being said, they’re highly collectible & worth a pretty penny in the right market!
If this is grandma like Jill's mom, I was thinking they are in their 90s and still alive-so I think you are safe
You are so right. : )
wikipedia says:
Health concerns
Uranium glass can register above background radiation on a sufficiently sensitive Geiger counter, although most pieces of uranium glass are considered to be harmless and only negligibly radioactive.[5]
Keep them as decorative pieces, they are beautiful. But not for food use. They are collectibles.
Yeah They would become decor pieces for me, but I have had cancer and had to take radiation treatments after chemo. I try to limit my exposer to not so great things. Dont look up lead-based dishes like the old pyrex and corning ware. husband has a blue set of china and we found out they are super high in lead and said to never eat out of them. Thank god we only used at the holidays they now are packed away and out of my kitchen. You should buy some lead testers and see what some of the old dish's test as, might shock you.
They had plain green glass and uranium glass.They both look very similar. They're both very old , but you do have to use the black light to see which one has a uranium in it. Just because it doesn't glow doesn't mean it's not old.
Also, some blue and yellow glass had uranium in them, too.
Read the book "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore and you won't use them anymore.
I told that dish was earth over $30.00 my mother taught me about antiques since I was 14 and I will be 52 next week
This reminds me of the movie The Uranium Girls who used to paint the dials of watches to glow in the dark using the Uranium pain. Some of the girls would touch the tip pf the brush to their tongue to keep the tip fine. They became very sick and were poisoned by extreme contact with the radioactive paint. I think you will be fine, but don't use these vessels for food preparation anymore.
Lol this should go viral, love you❤❤
The candy dish looks like uranium glass. The others look like just green glass. I would NOT eat out of the uranium glass, but fine to display.
I've used mine with no problems... Love my Depression Glass & some folks look for uranium glass objects (some even come in yellow) .
If you don't want to use for food, use as for knick-knacks.... rubber bands, hair ties, staples, paper clips, etc. That is what I've did when I was working & no one else would have the same objects as I did...
If there was any concern, having x-rays, one time, at your dentist's office exposes you more than the depression glass does over the course of a year.
I used to go to some Depression Glass shows (years ago) & that was one of the examples they used when asked about exposure.
I feel perfectly comfortable with my glassware, I just want to bring it more into my daily life & will also bring some of it as a way for sewing catch alls, pins, needles, bobbins, etc....
my parents sold antiques ,we had some of this type of glassware around and used it for table service constantly( favorite items we kept and never sold)we bought junk and sold antiques
Wow! That was enlightening.
If you were to have a hair analysis done you could find out your uranium levels in that way. One doctor I listened to years ago had an analysis done and found out she did have high levels of uranium. The tester asked her if she ate a lot of organic food. She did eat quite a bit and he told her that might be the reason. I never realized that before (or since).
Thank you for this video and bringing it up; plus your bathroom counter detionnsystem.
Yeah, I’d use them for decorative pieces.
I do notice that sometimes people who do couponing for a living buy alot of unhealthy boxed foods or high sugar foods or junk foods because those often have coupons. Its hard to find coupons for whole/plant based foods
WHEN EVER I BUY SOMETHING FROM THE THRIFT STORE I BLEACH MY STUFF AND SOAK IT IN BLEACH OVER NIGHT
It’s probably something they used back in the day and now they know it’s not safe to use anymore no one’s died so I think you’re safe for now
i coupon for my non foods, and still get things close to free
Stop using it for any foods. Especially hot foods.
The idea of glowing green made me think of the funny movie starring Chevy Chase entitled: ''Modern Problems. Plot of movie: One night while driving home from a party in Lower Manhattan, a tanker truck spills nuclear waste onto Max's car. Some of it splashes onto him through his open sunroof, temporarily making him glow green before absorbing into his skin. The next day, he notices he has developed telekinesis.
Wow ! I learned something
Paul Frame, a senior health physicist who specializes in radiation protection and who started Tennessee's Oak Ridge Associated Universities' uranium glass collection in the 1980s, said it's completely safe. “There's no real risk at all,” Frame said.Oct 26, 2023
Uranium glass is considered to be radioactive, but the level of radioactivity is very low. This generally means that there are no negative health impacts when you handle the glass correctly.
What Is Uranium Glass?
Uranium glass is glass that has had uranium added to it before melting to create colours. Typically, pieces are made with low levels of uranium, meaning anywhere from trace amounts to 2%. However, some pieces have been found to be made up of 25% uranium.
The uranium was added for the fluorescent effect it created. It soon became incredibly popular and started to be manufactured across Europe and North America.
Most uranium glass is decorative, tableware or household items, with many pieces looking like carnival glass. Uranium glass bowls are particularly popular.
The manufacture of uranium glass dropped dramatically in the 1940s as a result of the Second World War, which saw the availability of uranium fall.
How to Identify Uranium Glass
The easiest way to tell if uranium glass is real is to look at it under UV light. Real uranium glass will glow bright green under the light. The brightness of the colour will depend on the uranium content, but if glass glows under UV, it is unmistakably uranium glass.
Some uranium glass will also register above background radiation on a sensitive Geiger counter, but this isn’t always the case.
When Was Uranium Glass Made?
Uranium glass first made an appearance in the 1830s. Josef Reidel is often credited with inventing it, naming it after his wife. He called the yellowish-green uranium glass Annagruen and the yellow Annagelb. Between 1830 and 1848, his factory in Bohemia made this glass.
Over time, the glass started to be made at more factories, including the Choisy-le-Roi factory in 1838 and Baccarat in 1843. Later in the 19th century, uranium glass started to be made with heat-sensitive chemicals that turned a milky white colour when they were reheated. This glass became known as vaseline glass because of its yellow colour.
There was a huge rise in popularity in the 1880s, and London-based Whitefriars Glass Company was one of the first companies to bring uranium glass to the mass market.
The scarcity of uranium between 1942 and 1958 meant that production paused in many areas and was stopped completely in the US as the government confiscated uranium supplies for the Manhattan Project.
Today, only a few manufacturers continue to make some form of uranium glass.
Is Vaseline Glass The Same As Uranium Glass?
Uranium glass is used as a blanket term for any glass containing uranium, but vaseline glass is a very specific type of uranium glass. Vaseline glass has a distinctive yellow colour, which is why it is often referred to as canary glass.
Vaseline glass is also transparent, whereas some types of uranium glass are opaque, such as custard glass and Burmese glass.
How Much Is Uranium Glass Worth?
Uranium glass can be worth anywhere from under £100 (126.49 USA dollar) to over £10,000, (10,715.24 USA dollar)with the scarcity of a piece having a big impact on its value.
As uranium glass was used to manufacture household items, some pieces are incredibly common and can be picked up at a relatively low price. However, uranium glass was also used to make more intricate or decorative glassware.
Uranium glass made by specific manufacturers can also be worth more, so it is worth looking into the most sought-after pieces if you want to start a collection.
Is Uranium Glass Safe?
The fact that the glass contains uranium has led many people to wonder if uranium glass is dangerous. However, as the amounts of uranium used in each piece are typically very low, it is safe to have in your home so long as it is used and handled correctly.
Uranium glass is considered to be radioactive, but the level of radioactivity is very low. This generally means that there are no negative health impacts when you handle the glass correctly. In fact, a report published by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2001 stated that uranium glass is considered to be safer than household electronics.
Despite this, it is recommended that you avoid eating or drinking out of uranium glass objects, as you can end up ingesting small fragments of radioactive material.
What is Uranium Glass
Uranium glass, also known as vaseline glass, is a type of antique glassware that was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It gets its name from the fact that it contains small amounts of uranium oxide, which gives the glass its characteristic yellow-green colour.
The History of Uranium Glass
The history of uranium glass dates back to the early 1800s when the element uranium was first discovered. Glassmakers quickly realized that adding small amounts of uranium to the glass-making process resulted in a beautiful, glowing yellow-green colour. Uranium glass became especially popular during the Victorian era, when it was used to create a wide range of decorative objects, including vases, figurines, and jewellery.
The Unique Qualities of Uranium Glass
While uranium glass is beautiful and highly collectible, it does require some special care and maintenance. One of the most important things to remember is that uranium glass is radioactive, although the levels of radiation are generally very low and not considered dangerous. However, it is important to handle uranium glass with care and to avoid exposing it to high temperatures, as this can cause the glass to become more radioactive.
Caring for Uranium Glass
To clean uranium glass, it is best to use a soft, dry cloth or a gentle glass cleaner. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products or scouring pads, as these can scratch the surface of the glass. If you do need to remove any stains or dirt, it is best to use a soft, wet cloth or a mild detergent solution. Be sure to rinse the glass thoroughly and dry it completely to prevent water spots.
Storing Uranium Glass
Another important consideration when caring for uranium glass is storage. It is best to store uranium glass away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat, as this can cause the glass to fade or become more radioactive. It is also a good idea to wrap the glass in soft tissue paper or a protective cloth to prevent it from being scratched or damaged.
Overall, uranium glass is a beautiful and highly collectible antique that can add a touch of glamour and history to any home. With proper care and maintenance, these unique and fragile pieces can be enjoyed for generations to come.
That thumbnail is 🔥 🙌🏾
I don't know if they are radioactive, but I need to know. I have been wanting to collect these because I love the green color! 🤑
It is uranium in the glass so it IS radioactive but it is safer to be around than all the electronics we use daily. Just advised not to eat from or store food in.
I think I'd use them as display only & wouldn't put food in them again, but I'm extra careful with my health. Good information to know about though & very cool testing with the black light!! 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨
You might also want to test your vintage and other kitchenware for lead. Test kits can be found online…Amazon, etc. I found a number of items in my kitchen tested positive for lead. 😢
Told you so.... Vaseline Glass (uranium) or also known as Green depression glass...
Well I don't know. At least noone has turned green! Is it what the incredible hulk used? lol
Wow, I learned something new
I have some uranium glass dishes and they are only for decoration. Just to be safe.
Tawra, please check your other older dishes and glassware for lead. I have a couple of old china sets that were my late husband’s grandmother’s sets and while they are beautiful, unfortunately the lead is so high we cannot use them.
That is so interesting. I'm not sure I would have thought of checking old dish sets.
We always used the china for special occasions. I still use it for special occasions. We have never, and still do not put in dishwasher, not because of lead, but so it wouldnt get chipped. I know lead paint only gets lead in your system if you sand and breathe in the dust, or eat the paint chips. I would believe it the same on the china, its fired, hard finish, as long as that is not compromised I will still use. But thats me.
You get more radioactivity using your cellphone, microwave, wifi.
I have all my mom's old canning jars and some of them are the old cobalt blue ones. I feel like I heard somewhere that they should not be used anymore to can and store food in.
I’ve got a few pieces love how they look!! I’m going to put them in my top glass cabinets with a black light! I guess I won’t you my salt and pepper shaker anymore. Thanks for the heads up😎
ill take the glasses . i had one and it broke. i also use a cobalt blue glass to drink out of .. its great for your structured water.
I have the same green bowl and cake plate plus ice cream dishes in what i thought was depression glass from Grandmom
Blacklight works on uranium glass. It also detects cadmium too. Most glass collectors are aware of this. There are collectors out there for uranium glass. Just don't put food in it. I also do lead test on plates and dishes. Ceramic dishes are best to test for lead. Some old glazes used lead.
That glass container is super cute though
Uranium glass? Dang. If you have WIFI you are running radiation thru your home as well.
My husband said it is not safe to use them
Not all of the green glassware and (a couple of) or depression glass is Uranium glass. The one with uranium glows under certains lighting.
I think you’re okay it’s probably something they had no clue about now it’s probably safe to use
I looked it up only if it breaks . It is safe in tact. It is in the color
I've been warned about cookie dough for years and I'm not gonna stop eating it raw. The FDA can mind their own business. 🍪
Good reason to purchase a black light to use at home.
"A report published by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2001 stated that uranium glass is considered to be safer than household electronics. Despite this, it is recommended that you avoid eating or drinking out of uranium glass objects, as you can end up ingesting small fragments of radioactive material." However, use for decoration should be fine. So you can save your grandmother's jars for your pantry decor but refrain from using it. And I wouldn't worry. Your grandmother is in her mid 90's and seems well from what you've mentioned through out the years. Besides, the good Lord has y'all in His care. 🙂🙏 ~ Diane
PS: I just discovered while looking for info for you, some Pink Depression Glass has the same issue. So, I won't be using my Grandmother's dishes anymore. Like you, I now have some pretty family heirlooms for decor.
Well if you have, so have I. I have a sugar and flour canister just like your cookie jar that I keep my flour and sugar in. Also the salt and pepper. 😳😳
Also why don’t they test food that has been kept in some of these containers instead of just saying it might be bad for you. Seriously, these things have been used for years and years. They also say not to use aluminum pans and my neighbor that lived to be 99 was still using the aluminum pans that she received when she got married. I don’t think they affected her.
Glowing Tawra in the thumbnail is perfect! So what's the verdict?! I was thinking you could package em up & send em to Biden. He's needing some extra umph! 😉🙃🤣😵💫🤪
-much love from NJ ~Mary & fam
They are all safe to use and to eat out of. Same if you had lead crystal.
Were the ebay ads of things sold or for sale? I wouldn't use them. I got rid of my old Corelle of the patterns that had lead. Threw them in the trash instead of repurposing or donating. We are assaulted with so much toxins nowadays, I don't want to take a chance.
How do you know which patterns have lead? Is it all of them? I have heard the white portion is usually free of lead, so if the pattern is just around the edge or rim, it might still be okay to use since the food doesn't come in contact with it.
You can use these dishes in a electricity outage
I told you as soon as I saw it that it was uranium glass.
I think it's fine.
Look up "The Uranium Girls". They used to paint uranium on watch dials so they would glow. Poor things thought it would be cool to use the paint as makeup until they literally started falling apart. Sad story, but I'm thinking the uranium that's in those pieces aren't going to be as potent. They're probably fine. I wouldn't use them if chipped, though. Edit* They were called Radium Girls.*
I am cracking up at all your gasps!
That explains your family’s super powers!
It certainly explains something! :-)
I looked it up and it is not as harmful as your electronics they say. Not sure if you should use them or not though. Good luck..
People collect it but don't know if they use it.
Great video 😅😅😅 at least the glass is pretty
My local antiques mall displays the green dishes under an ultraviolet light. They are beautiful, but my mom told me not to eat out of them.
Does it shine in the dark?
Uranium Glass is highly collectible now, especially among younger collectors. They usually display the pieces in a case with a black light. Personally, I would not use it. Think of it like lead in old pottery glazes and paint. Yes, people used it back then because they didn't know any better. We are exposed to radiation more that we know, but I wouldn't want to eat out of those dishes. Just use them for display.
Could this have anything to do with you and your mom's health issues?
Not at all Shannon. What Tawra and I had was caused by a virus. We have been thoroughly tested and then retested by the CDC and had nothing to do with chemicals or anything like that.
No they aren't safe to eat out of... for decoration only. Mine is up in my cabinet. My best friend was an expert in glass, he had me put mine up. Use a black light to test. Check any of your pottery for lead also. Glowing red at your thyroid look at the film.
I'd just keep them for looks
You should not use those but mostly because they are worth good money. Your cookie container that you have your flour in is worth about $150.00 as is. Beautiful items that you have.
I’m sure you’re fine for show, but probably for not regular use. If you’re that uncomfortable, put them up for show only. Also, you are correct Urianium as well as Vasoline glass are big sellers on the resale market.
Oh u guys r funny. I have those same bowls. I collect green depression glass. The only time u would have to worry if they were chipped mayb. I put my bowls in the microwave oven. Same with glass with lead in it. It's confined in glass but if it cracks or breaks then u throw it out. NO REASON TO STOP USING THEM.
At the very least, it would probably be leaded. Look up lead safe Mama. She tests many products.
You got a great deal on that candy dish for $2!!
I think it is such a pretty color tho
Put flowers in it, see what happens? oops!
Besides now days, a little is probably good lol😂❤
I love you guys and have your cook books. So I'm trying to be honest, not a jerk.
Just don't melt it, then lick the liquid when it's cooler. Lol
Hey, the radium girls licked alot of straight up radium.
Personally I think you'll be fine. But I'm not a scientist.
I'll buy your pieces for cheap if your uncomfortable 😀😁
I'll pay extra for the family heritage pieces, cause your awesome!😊
We can include a no liability agreement 😂❤
Do you all glow as well???