1999 Portmeirion China Plate with Cherry Pattern, Made in England: 88,900 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids].
Portmeirion China: 88,900 ppm lead, when tested with an XRF instrument.
The owner (a friend of mine) told me that this was purchased new as a wedding gift in 1999. Made in England.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything 90 ppm lead and higher. Total lead content in dishware is not regulated.
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Hello Tamara,
I have similar dishes and am freaking out about how this may have impacted my 11 month old. She has occasionally had food served from them, but they have frequently been in the dishwasher with her silicone nipples and glass bottles.
She will be tested at her 1 year appointment, but I am wondering if you can offer any reassurance. Is it guaranteed that her levels will be elevated, due to my daily use of these plates/etc? She does not have symptoms, but I know this is often the case for children with elevated lead levels.
Thanks so much.