How do I tell if my mug is tainted with lead ?

Question

I bought a mug at a garage sale. it has on the bottom the words made in usa. It is large. How would I tell if its poisoned with chinese lead ?

Answer 1

Throw it away if your worried its a mug get a new one

Answer 2

You have to get a test kit. But its probably more expensive than the mug is worth.

Answer 3

if the mug was made in the usa after the 70's then you should be fine

Answer 4

Does your left eye twitch when you drink from it?

If there isn't eye twitching and a drop in IQ you're fine.

Answer 5

If it is a bad mug that can give you breast cancer it has the  # 7 on the bottom in a recycling sign.