When It Comes to Wine,Get the Lead Out
B12 THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE CLASSIFIEDS THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 CROSSWORD When it comes to wine,get the lead out Dear Heloise: In a recent HINTS do. Start by washing the proximately 260 applica- letter, a reader inquired FROM wood spoons in soap and tions — that equals about about removing wine hot water, then let them dry. HELOISE three months’ worth (if you residue from a lead-crystal Next, wipe each with miner- apply lipstick three times a decanter. Please do your al oil (not olive or vegetable day). readers a service and warn should be used with caution, oil, because it can become Lipstick has a shelf life of them about a medical direc- especially with children and rancid). one to two years. However, tive stating wine should nev- women of childbearing age Let the spoons sit for a if it looks, smells or tastes er be stored in lead crystal, — they should use lead-free couple of hours or over- funny, that is an indication as lead can and will leach night. Next, wipe off the ex- crystal, if possible. None of that the lipstick needs to be into the wine. In addition, cess, and they are ready to this information is on the disposed of. pregnant women are ad- use. FDA website. However, it is PET-FOOD BAG. Dear vised against drinking any- available when you call the It’s always a good idea to Heloise: I buy the large thing from lead crystal. — FDA (888-463-6332). hand-wash wooden items. Barbara C., Scotch Plains, P.S.: Many people call all Placing them in the dish- bags of dog and cat food.
[Show full text]