On Jan 13, 10:40*pm, "
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On Jan 13, 1:51*pm, "Dave, I can't do that"
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Hi All,

I want to make some spare rotisserie rods and wondered if I can use
square brass rods. Since they pass through and are in contact with the
meat the entire cook time, I do not want to kill off the family with
heavy-metal poisoning.

Any idea where I can get some valid safety information on using brass?
I know I could get stainless, but I have about 20 pieces of 1/4"
square brass in lengths from about 18" to 26" which would do just
fine.

Dave

Well if the zinc leaches into your food it could give you zinc shakes
and the copper oxides are somewhat poisonous. It could be leaded brass
as others have said. Copper bowls for eggs shouldn't have any
oxidation on them when they're being used. I'd find something else.
Karl

Having thought about it for a while,. I think I exaggerated things. I
still wouldn't recommend it. My worry would be leaching from the hot
rod and possible metallic tastes. I'm not sure if the lead in leaded
brass would be a problem either. It does make me wonder about what's
in the brass plumbing fittings from China.
Karl