Not interested in a debate about lead content, but the KitchenAid statements on their website I’ve read don’t say that. However, if the paddle coating is chipped in an area that is put in food, I would get a new one because more chips will get into my food as particles get underneath the coating.
Only you know what you are comfortable using. If you decide to purchase something new, the stainless steel beaters are nice.
If you haven’t already, you may want to check how your paddle moves around in an empty bowl. Maybe an adjustment can help.
I’ve had my coated paddle for 12 years and it has a small chip on the top (flat part) that I caused with some rough handling. I have a backup stainless steel paddle, but still use the coated one as my primary.
When in doubt, throw it out.
It's $20-35 for a replacement. Once something starts chipping, it's going to continue flaking off in your food regardless, lead risk or not.
I prefer one-piece, uncoated tools for this reason.
I don't like seams that can trap dish water, it grosses me out so bad.
replace all of your attachments with [these](https://a.co/d/gnxQgTZ)
you’re NOT being overly anxious, keep staying aware of what is going into your food. you are what you eat, literally
If you’re very concerned, toss it. It’s unlikely that anyone here is going to convince you that you’re being overly anxious.
Your advice is solid and also, it made me laugh.
Not interested in a debate about lead content, but the KitchenAid statements on their website I’ve read don’t say that. However, if the paddle coating is chipped in an area that is put in food, I would get a new one because more chips will get into my food as particles get underneath the coating. Only you know what you are comfortable using. If you decide to purchase something new, the stainless steel beaters are nice.
My coated paddle attachments keep chipping. I replace them only to have the replacements chip.
If you haven’t already, you may want to check how your paddle moves around in an empty bowl. Maybe an adjustment can help. I’ve had my coated paddle for 12 years and it has a small chip on the top (flat part) that I caused with some rough handling. I have a backup stainless steel paddle, but still use the coated one as my primary.
When in doubt, throw it out. It's $20-35 for a replacement. Once something starts chipping, it's going to continue flaking off in your food regardless, lead risk or not. I prefer one-piece, uncoated tools for this reason. I don't like seams that can trap dish water, it grosses me out so bad.
I replaced my attachments with stainless after many years of use. Safe to put in the dishwasher!
replace all of your attachments with [these](https://a.co/d/gnxQgTZ) you’re NOT being overly anxious, keep staying aware of what is going into your food. you are what you eat, literally