Crock-Pot Manual Slow Cooker (SCV700)
Glazed stoneware crock the brand tests below FDA/Prop 65 lead-and-cadmium limits, under a glass lid - the only plastic is the lid knob, which sits over the food but never touches it.
The verdict: No-contact plastic
Food sits in a removable glazed stoneware crock under a glass lid, both inert, and on the classic manual model there is no silicone gasket in the food path. The glaze is the usual slow-cooker question, and here Crock-Pot answers it publicly: it says no lead is added to the glaze and that it tests extractable lead and cadmium through accredited third-party labs to below FDA and Prop 65 limits. The one plastic part is the black knob on top of the glass lid - it sits above the food but does not contact it - so this lands at no-contact plastic rather than fully plastic-free. (Multicooker/express Crock-Pot models add a silicone lid seal and more plastic in the steam path; this rating is for the classic manual crock.)
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · Last reviewed
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| cooking crock removable glazed stoneware; brand states no lead added and tests extractable lead/cadmium below FDA/Prop 65 | Ceramic / Stoneware / Porcelain | Yes primary 🔥 |
| lid tempered glass lid; food-facing surface | Tempered Glass | Yes primary 🔥 |
| lid knob black plastic knob on top of the glass lid - sits over the food but does not touch it | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
| outer housing / handles / controls stainless or plastic exterior with plastic handles and dial; outside the crock | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
The classic manual Crock-Pot - a removable glazed stoneware crock, a glass lid, and a simple low/high/warm dial. No timer or presets: you set the heat and pull the crock out to serve or wash. It's the mass-market default, inexpensive and sold everywhere, in a 7-quart oval size. Buy the plain manual SCV700, not a Multicooker or Express version.
Pros
- Food path is ceramic and glass; classic manual model has no silicone gasket
- One of the few mainstream brands to address glaze lead on the record (see Lead safety)
- Inexpensive and widely available
Cons
- Plastic lid knob sits above the food but keeps it from being fully plastic-free
- Independent testing found 42 ppm lead in a Crock-Pot glaze - within limits, not zero (see Lead safety)
- Glaze can chip over time, exposing the stoneware body
- Multicooker/Express versions add a silicone seal and more plastic - buy the plain manual crock
Categories: Slow Cookers
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://help.crock-pot.com/s/article/LeadContent Crock-Pot states lead is not an additive in its glaze and that its parent company tests extractable lead and cadmium via accredited third-party labs below FDA and California Prop 65 limits
- review https://www.leafscore.com/eco-friendly-kitchen-products/the-best-non-toxic-slow-cookers-plus-what-to-avoid/ independent review quoting Crock-Pot's third-party lead/cadmium testing statement and noting the brand does not publish the actual glaze test numbers
- manufacturer https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crock-Pot-7-Qt-Manual-Stainless-Steel-Slow-Cooker-with-Glass-Lid-SCV700-SS/204499310 SCV700 listing confirming removable stoneware crock and glass lid with a black knob
- review https://thegoodlifedesigns.com/non-toxic-slow-cookers/ notes Crock-Pot stoneware is Prop 65 certified with no leachable lead found in XRF/leach testing
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