The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again expanded its warning on certain brands of imported cookware, this time adding nine additional products that may leach significant levels of lead into food.

That list of cookware has grown significantly since the FDA issued its original alert, which was updated twice, after tests found certain brass and aluminum cookware (known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium) could be leaching lead into food when used for cooking or food storage, making it unsafe to eat.

The FDA investigation remains ongoing, and the agency said it will be adding additional products to the list as needed.

Here’s what you need to know.

Is lead dangerous to health?

Yes. Lead is toxic for humans, and even low levels can cause serious health problems.

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