1950's refrigerator - cadmium on the racks

[gusdorman]

I am beginning a 1950's refrigerator conversion. Does anyone have and real info on the dangers of cadmium on the existing racks? I doesn't seem like the temperatures will get high enough for it to come off on the food and cause any problems...?? Is there a test that can be done for cadmium?~Gus

 

[johnchoff]

Check this article out Cadmium poisoning from a refrigerator shelf used as an improvised barbecue grill.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1929634/

 

[tropics]

I am beginning a 1950's refrigerator conversion. Does anyone have and real info on the dangers of cadmium on the existing racks? I doesn't seem like the temperatures will get high enough for it to come off on the food and cause any problems...?? Is there a test that can be done for cadmium? ~Gus

Get some Que mats from Todd. that should keep the food off and make cleaning easier

http://www.amazenproducts.com/

 

[daveomak]

Gus, morning......  Junk the shelves....   It's not worth poisoning you family....  

 

[dannylang]

gus i say junk the shelves too. man it is not worth it.

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello.  Just the fact you are concerned and asking the question says it all.  If in doubt just think it's people you love who will be eating this food.  JUNK 'EM!  Keep smokin!

Danny