Is my uranium glass citrus juicer safe to use?

Here's a straightforward safety assessment for uranium glass citrus juicers:

1. Radiation Exposure Reality
Low-Level Emission: Uranium glass contains trace uranium (typically ≤2%), emitting alpha particles & gamma rays detectable by Geiger counters.
Daily Use Risk: Brief contact while juicing poses minimal radiation hazard (less than a dental X-ray), but chronic exposure (e.g., daily use for years) accumulates risk.

2. Chemical Leaching Danger
Acid Trigger: Citrus juices (pH 2.0–3.0) leach uranium from glass over time. Swallowing even trace amounts causes kidney toxicity and heavy metal poisoning.
Visible Warning: Cloudy glass surface or etching indicates degraded integrity → higher leaching risk.

3. Critical Safety Gaps

4. Collector vs. User Dilemma
Collectors: Safe if displayed behind glass, untouched.
Users: Not food-safe – modern reproductions often use non-radioactive cadmium for color instead.