Owners of Waring Blenders Report Black Flecks in Blended Food

Waring blenders may produce tiny black flecks that many consumers don’t notice. The black flecks generated by Waring blenders and other similar small appliances allegedly come from the friction of the blade unit and hidden washer-type plastic seal underneath it that assures the carafe will not leak.

While Waring blenders may produce these black flecks, not all consumers have noticed them because they are so very small. Because of this, this inorganic material is often ingested unawares by people that prescribe to a healthy lifestyle.

Purchasers of Waring blenders as well as other blender brands often use them to produce smoothies, protein drinks, baby food, sauces, and even soups using fresh ingredients like vegetables and fruit.

This tendency for Waring blenders to produce these black flecks is very concerning to many, considering the reputation the Waring brand has for its high-quality small kitchen appliances. As consumers did start to notice the material showing up in their blended food, questions arose about this reputation and just what the black flecks were composed of.

Similar questions were posed, and legal allegations filed regarding mysterious black flecks against the Vitamix company, makers of a master blending machine that retails for between $500 to $700.

The legal allegations were resolved in a recent settlement and, in the process, the company shed light on what the inorganic material showing up food produced in their machines and Waring blenders.

Tasty Teflon?

According to Buzzfeed article, the tiny black flecks are particles of polytetrafluoroethylene. This chemical has been used for years to coat pots and pans for cooking and is commonly known as Teflon. According to health authorities referred to in this article, the chemical is inert and poses no human threat through ingestion.

Claims have been made that the chemical doesn’t react with anything and this is why it has been used with cookware for several decades. With one caveat, Teflon is purportedly of little safety concern which is why Waring blenders and Vitamix Blenders have not been recalled for the issue.

The caveat is that if Teflon reaches a high temperature exceeding 500 degrees, it can turn into a noxious vapor which has been known to cause respiratory distress and flu-like symptoms in workers where the chemical is generated. A temperature height of that kind is not reached by the blade rotation of either Waring blenders or Vitamix blenders.

Despite the assurances from both companies of this nature, a good percentage of consumers remain unconvinced on the benign quality of the black flecks. Many are very disturbed by the sight of them—especially in the light of the fact that a good number of them go to great lengths to control their intake so it remains chemical-free—unlike processed foods in the commercial marketplace.

The Blender Test

Waring blenders and any other blender brand or model can be tested for Teflon flakes by pouring a couple of cups of water into a white bowl and making sure it is debris-free. The consumer can then put the water in their blender and run it for a minute-and-a-half at the top speed.

After pouring the water from the blender back into the white bowl, the person may be able to see black flecks if their appliance is producing them.

If you or family members have purchased Waring blenders or Vitamix blenders or any other brand and discovered that they are producing Teflon flakes, you may have a legal claim.

Join a Free Waring Blender Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you own a Waring blender or a blender from another manufacturer and your blender deposits black flecks into the blended material, you may qualify to file a class action lawsuit.

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