This is my 3rd beater. The first was coated which chipped. Replaced by a burnished beater. Like the other reviews, the coating is coming off and I deem it no longer safe for food. Again, a burnished beater. Repeat.The whip that came with the mixer(23 years ago) is perfectly fine.
Now what???? I have a beautiful mixer with inadequate tools. Shocked at Kitchenaid for not rectifying this well known and ongoing problem. Stainless steel ?? Are these pieces made in USA?