Lab Report for an Egg from Backyard Chickens in Central Florida — Testing For Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, & Antimony

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This is a stock photo, not an actual photo of the egg tested!

Published: February 18, 2026

Section #1) Some Background

Over the past two decades we have written quite a bit about the concern for heavy metals contamination of eggs from backyard chicken flocks. We were actually even interviewed by a journalist with The New York Times about this issue back in October of 2012! I also guest-authored a chapter in the book “Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens” – here’s the link to that book! https://amzn.to/4kITqvP

While contamination of eggs from backyard chickens in URBAN environments is definitely a concern, and we have often cautioned against keeping your chickens near any old potentially lead-painted structures (on farms or in suburban or urban environments) as chickens like the sweet taste of Lead paint chips and tend to gravitate to eating those if they are present — we have also long-suspected that eggs are generally (outside of the above concerns) much less likely to be contaminated with toxicants (heavy metals) than other foods.

The Lead-contamination concerns you may still find in an urban, suburban or rural home chicken coop might include:

  • lead-contaminated soil (always get your soil tested for heavy metals BEFORE you set up your chicken coop if at all possible!) – more on that here
  • lead-contaminated water – more on that here
  • lead-contaminated chicken wire (which can contaminate the soil as it deteriorates over time with weather) — more on that here
  • and lead-contaminated dietary additives sold for use with chicken flocks — including calcium rich additives that may have clay, shells, calcium carbonate or other potentially contaminated sources of Calcium.
    • We also discourage the use of clay powder or other potentially toxic powders as a feed additive (usually added to prevent mold and clumping of feed) — as those can be heavily lead contaminated (example of bentonite clay contamination here), and have been shown to poison farm animals (in multiple scientific studies)

Section #2) Why did we test this egg?

During a home consultation earlier this year (2026) in central Florida, we visited a family who was looking into the concern for Antimony exposure in their home. Specifically several members of this family had tested positive for high levels of Antimony (confirmed with several rounds of biological testing conducted by their healthcare providers). Continue reading below the image.

In examining their home and identifying potential sources of Antimony contamination, one of the unusual / unexpected things we found was a garden hose that tested positive for significant levels of Antimony (photo above). As this was the hose they used to water their chickens (and as the eggs from their chickens are a daily part of their diet), we felt it would be prudent to test their chicken eggs for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic AND also ANTIMONY (periodic table symbol: Sb) to determine if the Antimony-contaminated hose might be contributing a concerning amount of Antimony to their back yard chickens’ eggs.

While this might seem like a bit of a leap (could contamination from a hose really contaminate the eggs of the chickens drinking the water from that hose?), it is important to understand that it was a very long hose being used in a hot climate, and for this specific situation, there was a likelihood of the water sitting in the hose for an extended period of time before the hose was used to feed the chickens.  Heat and time are both factors that can cause the toxicants commonly found in hoses (including Lead) to leach into the water that is left sitting in the hose between uses.

One recommendation we made to the family (in the meantime, while we were testing an egg sample from their flock by sending it to a lab for third party, independent testing) is that chickens should always be fed (watered) using a drinking-water-specific delivery hose (the kind you might buy for an RV or a boat, the kind that usually has a blue stripe down the side to indicate it is safe for use with drinking water (more on that here). If you have a backyard flock and  don’t have time (or funds) to purchase a drinking water safe hose right away, it’s always a good idea to fully flush out the water that has been sitting in the hose between animal feedings (so your animals don’t drink any of the water that has been sitting in the hose, with the hose flushed right before each feeding ideally).

In the end this Central Florida backyard chicken egg tested clean with independent, third-party laboratory testing.

The lab report (full original lab report can be found at the bottom of this page) came back with “non-detect” results for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic AND Antimony — so this family can go ahead with eating their eggs knowing they are not a likely source of the Antimony exposure identified in their recent biological testing (the testing ordered by their doctor).

We did some additional testing for this family (on other potential sources of Antimony exposure that may be contributing factors in their specific situation) and will be reporting on each of those factors separately. We will then will write a summary article discussing the overall concern as it relates to the potential exposure sources we identified in this case.  When those additional articles are live you will be able to find them on this link – with the  “Antimony Exposure” keyword tag.

Section #3) Where does Antimony Exposure Come From Anyway?

Here’s a list of things to stop using – or doing (in general) if you personally have tested positive for Antimony and cannot identify the source (noting Antimony was added to the list of known human carcinogens in December of 2021), each of these types of common things that you may find in your home consistently tests positive for at least some amount of Antimony:

  1. Synthetic Fleece Clothing
  2. Synthetic  Fleece Bedding
  3. Bedding or Clothing with Flame Retardants (a primary ingredient in modern chemical flame retardants is Antimony)
  4. Couches made of synthetic materials / Couches with Flame Retardants / Couches stuffed with Polyfil
  5. Bedding (quilts, pillows, etc.) with Poylfil (opt for pillows with natural fabrics and natural fillers instead – here’s a good choice, here’s another. )
  6. Plastic water bottles (single use)
  7. Food in plastic packaging (like Peanut Butter, more on that here)
  8. Synthetic carpets (area rugs, installed carpets, washable rugs – like “Ruggable” products)
  9. Toys and dolls stuffed with synthetic fibers (usually Polyfil)
  10. Crystal Drinkware specifically marketed and sold as “Lead-Free Crystal” (they have replaced the Lead with Antimony in most cases) — instead buy Lead Free Glass products – not marketed and sold as crystal (ideas for safer choices here, and here).
  11. Regular interaction with Electrical Cables for Products that have a fire risk (Antimony is the fire retardant on modern electrical cables).
      • This DOES NOT include charging cables for phones and computers (they are generally Antimony-free as they are not considered to be a fire risk and are therefore not treated with flame retardants).
    • If you have to touch Antimony-contaminated cables on a regular basis, wash your hands with hot water, soap and a cloth washcloth after interacting with these cables (especially before eating).
    • This includes: electrical wire, electrical wire tape, extension cords, construction equipment, and most kitchen countertop appliances. More on electrical tape here.
      • For kitchen appliances (toasters, toaster ovens, blenders, stand-mixers, etc.) I recommend putting a bit of blue painters tape around the part of the cable of kitchen appliance nearest the plug, so you can easily plug-in or unplug those appliances without having to touch the actual cable while you are cooking.
        • Alternately you can leave those appliances plugged in (if it is safe to do so), making sure the cable stays tucked in behind the appliance so you do not have to interact with it while you are cooking /handling food.
  12. Modern synthetic electrified Christmas Trees (or other similar plug in Christmas or holiday decor).
  13. Enamel Bathtubs made after 1970 – manufacturers may have replaced the Lead-based enamel with Antimony-based enamel (common at least into the early 1990s).
    • As a result taking long and frequent “detox” baths in these types of tubs (especially with abrasive substances included in the bath — like epsom salts or clays added to the tub) can cause significant levels of Antimony exposure (modern molded plastic / fiberglass tubs are generally free of Antimony and Lead)

Here’s a direct link to the 2021 Antimony Notification as the original article with one of the original press releases on the US Federal Government Website has been taken down (!) Here’s a link where the summary is still live however. Here’s another link to a press release (re: the 15th Report on Carcinogens — Published December 23, 2021).

Section #4) Ways to avoid Antimony exposure

Rules of thumb to limit Antimony exposure:

  • If it touches any part of your naked body on a regular basis — without any other barrier — make sure it is a natural fiber (for clothes, bedding, sofas, carpets, anything where you might interact with a material naked!)
    • Simple Solution: If you have a synthetic couch, get a nice organic cotton blanket to throw over it — and always have that barrier between the people who use the couch and the couch.
  • Make sure to get natural fiber bed pillows and pillow covers as your face spends a lot of time on your pillow!
  • Don’t let young children sleep with (or regularly snuggle with) conventional stuffed animals made of synthetic fibers and polyfil, instead choose options made with organic natural fabrics and stuffings. Under The Nile is a good brand to look at. Here’s a link.
    • My youngest kiddo — Charlie — keeps their stuffed animal collection on a shelf and does not sleep with them.
  • If you have to wear clothes for work that are treated with flame retardant (as welders, fire fighters, and certain lab technicians may be required to do) — if at all possible (and if it would not be a violation of your industry’s protective standards to do so) make sure you have a natural fiber barrier between your body and your flame retardant uniform.
  • Also: if you are going to buy packaged food at all, buy food in glass packages whenever possible.
  • Don’t put nearly naked babies in car seats on hot days (make sure they are wearing clothes / have a barrier between their skin and the car seat).
  • Don’t take long, extended, frequent, hot “detox baths” in enamel tubs (from any era).
    • Fiberglass or molded plastic tubs are safer options (and natural wood tubs are an amazing option if you can afford one!)
  • We are also (at this time ) recommending avoiding the use of plug in/ electric essential oil diffusers (if you have tested positive for Antimony) — until further notice (until additional study can be done).

Section #5) “Can you test my backyard chicken egg?”

We are very interested in testing a few more backyard chicken eggs from around the United States, to see what the possible range of contamination might be (and if there are regional implications). If you are interested in sponsoring the cost of testing and reporting for an egg from your backyard flock, please be in touch with Serina at Serina@LeadSafeMama.com and we will get back to you as soon as we are ready to take on this project. Thank you (Note: it may take a while for us to get back to you about this, please be patient).

Some additional reading / viewing:
  1. To see more products that we have tested and reported on so far this month (February 2026), click here.
  2. To watch our documentary film, click here for YouTube or click here to watch the film commercial-free on Vimeo.

It is important to note that our work only evaluates the heavy metals toxicity of the products we test, not potency, nutritional benefits or deficits, potential health impacts (or benefits) from daily consumption/use, or other considerations or concerns. 

The full original lab report for this product is at the very bottom of this article, below the shareable social media graphics and our Lab-Tested Safer Choices List. Please do scroll down to check it out! 

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Testing and reporting for this product was funded by a generous individual sponsor — looking to ensure the foods consumed by their family are safer choices. 

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For those new to the work of Lead Safe Mama, LLC

Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005).

A “spacer graphic” like the one above can be found in each of our articles that include the Lead Safe Mama, LLC Lab-Tested Safer Choices List. The graphic differs depending on which version of the list is below it. The Teddy Bear with Heart graphic above is our newest spacer for the February 2026 update of this Lab-Tested Safer Choices List. If the graphic is different when you see this list in any article (a pumpkin, sun, leaf, rainbow, flower, turkey, Christmas ornament, or shamrock), that means it is an earlier version of the Lab-Tested Safer Choices List.

While the date of the list, as it was last updated, is included in the text below it, we also wanted to introduce the visual tool that we use to identify the latest version of our lab-tested safer choices list. Lead Safe Mama team members strive to update the list with the current spacer graphic on all older articles, indicating that the most recent list of safer choices is below. However, they may not have had a chance to update every copy yet. Please be patient! Thank you.

Are you interested in seeing MORE safer choices?

Below is an expanding list of products (foods, supplements, cosmetics, and personal care items, including sunscreens and toothpaste) for which the lab reports showed “non-detect” for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic with independent, third-party, community-funded laboratory testing coordinated by Lead Safe Mama, LLC (an Oregon-based small business with a unique community-collaborative business model and a focus on consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention).

  • These 103 product examples below clearly demonstrate that companies can manufacture safer choices (at least from the perspective of concerns for heavy metals contamination).
  • The limits of detection (low-threshold of detection) for each of the metals tested are noted in the lab report for each specific product. To see the full, original lab report for any of these products, type the brand or product name into the search bar at the top of any page on Lead Safe Mama dot com and scroll down to the bottom of the related article. The original lab report can always be found at the very bottom of each related article. Most of our published lab reports are also linked here, on our lab testing landing page.
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  • Flavors (or specific variations) tested are noted in the list below (and on all of our related articles). Other variations of the same product (or other products from the same brand) have either not been tested or have been tested but did not yield similar results.
    • Test results only apply to the specific products listed and linked below.
    • Test results are PRODUCT SPECIFIC, not BRAND SPECIFIC.
      • One should never assume that all products from a specific brand are clean just because one or more products from that specific brand came back with clean test results.

Products on our “Lab-Tested Safer Choices” list are retested periodically (annually if possible, or more frequently, as funding permits). If a product no longer tests clean (non-detect for all, or safe-by-all standards) with a second round of lab analysis, it is removed from the list. If you have questions about a product that was removed from this list, please use the search bar at the top of the page to see more on that product, including its most recent test results. Products previously on this list that have since been removed are also noted at the very bottom (three products currently fall in that category).

Lab-Tested Safer Choices List
UPDATED: February 09, 2026 — Monday
Now at 107 products + 6 “bonus” products
Scroll down to see all 113 Lab-Tested Safer Choices
We are workin on updating this list with the newly identified products this week!

INDEX — See Product Categories Below

  • Section #1) Baby Foods & Baby Food Pouches
  • Section #2)Infant & Pediatric  Nutrition Formulas
  • Section #3) Breakfast Cereals
  • Section #4) Coffee & Tea
  • Section #5) Dairy Products & Eggs
  • Section #6) Other Beverages
  • Section #7) Packaged Snacks for Kids (Fruit Bars, Chips, etc.)
  • Section #8) Baking & Cooking Ingredients
  • Section #9) Sweeteners/ Sugars/ Sugar Alternatives
  • Section #10) Salts
  • Section #11) Oils & Fats
  • Section #12) Plant-Based Milks
  • Section #13) Seeds (Chia & Hemp)
  • Section #14) Candy & Sweet Treats
  • Section #15) Adult Supplements & General Supplements (not expressly sold for use by kids)
  • Section #16) Children’s Supplements
  • Section #17) Cosmetics, Lotions, & Sunscreens
  • Section #18) Toothpaste

Orange = Tested in 2024
Purple = Tested in 2025
Pink = Retest
Blue = Tested in 2026

Section #1) Baby Foods & Baby Food Pouches (16)

  1. Baby Food — 1 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Little Spoon Kale, Carrot + Pear BabyBlends
  2. Baby Food — 2 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Little Spoon Butternut Squash + Blueberry BabyBlends
  3. Baby Food — 3 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Little Spoon Sweet Potato BabyBlends
  4. Baby Food — 4 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Little Spoon Sweet Potato + Carrot BabyBlends
  5. Baby Food — 5 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Little Spoon Banana + Pitaya BabyBlends
  6. Baby Food Pouch — 6 — [Tested: Jan 2025] Costco’s Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: https://amzn.to/4gOYpZ9
  7. Baby Food Pouch — 7 — [Tested: Aug 2024]  GoGo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: https://amzn.to/3XhWYLe
  8. Baby Food Pouch — 8— [Tested: Nov 2024] OUAF Once Upon A Farm Dairy-free Fruit Smoothie Pouch in Strawberry Banana Swirl Flavor: https://amzn.to/3CPMbAw
  9. Baby Food Pouch — 9  — [Tested: Aug 2025] OUAF Once Upon A Farm Organic Smart Blend in Pear-y Blueberry & Spinach Flavor**: https://amzn.to/4mEIe3n
  10. Baby Food Pouch — 10 — [Tested: Aug 2025] OUAF Once Upon A Farm Organic Fruit & Veggie Blend in OhMyMega Veggie Flavor**: https://amzn.to/4mIeanF
  11. Baby Food Pouch — 11 — [Tested: Aug 2025] OUAF Once Upon A Farm Organic Immunity Blend in Pineapple, Banana & Dragon Fruit Flavor**: https://amzn.to/4mJ4fON
  12. Baby Food Pouch — 12 — [Tested: Aug 2025] OUAF Once Upon A Farm Organic Immunity Blend in Mango, Banana & Spirulina Flavor**: https://amzn.to/429BjXE
  13. Baby Food Pouch — 13 — [Tested: Aug 2025] OUAF Once Upon A Farm Organic Immunity Blend in Blueberry, Banana & Ginger Flavor**: https://amzn.to/3HScYis
  14. Baby Food Pouch — 14 —[Tested: Aug 2025] Pumpkin Tree Organic Pear Puree with Oat Fiber & Seeds**: https://amzn.to/425mTb7
  15. Baby Food Pouch — 15 — [Tested: Aug 2025] HappyTot Organics Super Bellies Immune & Digestive Support Blend in Organic Pears, Beets & Blackberries Flavor**: https://amzn.to/4fZTaGk
  16. Baby Food Pouch — 16 — [Tested: Aug 2025] HappyTot Organics Fiber & Protein in Organic Pears, Peaches, Pumpkin, Apples & Cinnamon Flavor**: https://amzn.to/47UaUAS

Section #2) Infant & Pediatric Nutrition Formulas (11/27)

  1. Pediatric Formula — 1 — [Tested: Oct 2025] Kate Farms Pediatric Standard Sole-Source Nutrition Formula 1.2 in Vanilla Flavor: https://amzn.to/4qpJbPk
  2. Infant Formula — 1 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron (pink and white can): https://amzn.to/3YYb849 
  3. Infant Formula — 2 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Bobbie Organic Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron (green and white can): https://amzn.to/3VOr4Vy
  4. Infant Formula — 3 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk-Based Powder with Iron (green can): https://amzn.to/3ZlAaeJ
  5. Infant Formula — 5 — [Tested: Nov 2024] HiPP Bio Combiotik Infant Formula Powder, Stage 1 (imported)
  6. Infant Formula — 6 — HiPP HA Stage PRE (0+ Months) Combiotic Formula  (imported)
  7. Infant Formula — 7 — [Tested: Oct 2024] Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 Infant Formula (for 6-10 months, organic, European — Swiss/ German/ Austrian) is not available on Amazon, but the Stage 3 version of this product is (not yet tested, but will likely test similarly): https://amzn.to/3BVU7zI
  8. Infant Formula — 8 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (not organic): This product may be available at Target (it is not available on Amazon)
  9. Infant Formula — 9 — [Tested: Oct 2024] Kendamil Organic Follow-On Milk (European/ British Toddler Formula, for 6-12 months, Cow Milk): Not available on Amazon 
  10. Infant Formula — 10 — [Tested: Dec 2024] Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula (from Europe, pink can, not organic), available at Target
  11. Infant Formula — 11 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Kendamil Organic Infant Formula (Cow Milk): Not available on Amazon but may be available at Target
ByHeart Formula tested clean for heavy metals but has been removed from this list due to a November 2025 product recall for botulism contamination.

Section #3) Breakfast Cereals (2/29)

  1. Breakfast Cereal — 1 — [Tested: Oct 2024] Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs: https://amzn.to/4fo1crf
  2. Breakfast Cereal — 2 — [Tested: Mar 2025] Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Corn Puffs Gorilla Munch: https://amzn.to/3FHZCDO

Section #4) Coffee & Tea (3/32)

  1. Coffee & Tea — 1 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Chameleon Handcrafted Organic Cold Brew Concentrate: https://amzn.to/3OcrH77
  2. Coffee & Tea — 2 — [Tested: Dec 2024] Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha (Tamara’s favorite, Made in Japan, sold by a Portland, Oregon-based company!): https://amzn.to/3Dp8Fsd
  3. Coffee & Tea — 3 — [Tested: Dec 2024] Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew (XX Espresso): https://amzn.to/4gTTGoJ

Section #5) Dairy Products (4/36)

  1. Dairy — 1 — (cheese) — [Tested: Dec 2024] Babybel Mini Original Snack Cheese: https://amzn.to/3ZY5noO
  2. Dairy — 2 — (coffee creamer) — [Tested: Nov 2024] Organic Valley Grassmilk Half and Half: https://amzn.to/4fHJIWT
  3. Dairy — 3 —  [Tested: Oct 2025] Carnation Malted Milk: https://amzn.to/48YZg8F
  4. Dairy — 4 — [Tested: Nov 2025] — Mt. Capra Goat Milk Ghee: https://amzn.to/3LTyu7S

Section #6) Other Beverages (3/39)

  1. Beverage — 1 — [Tested: Dec 2024] Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Apple Juice Drink: https://amzn.to/4fjGhov
  2. Beverage — 2 — [Tested: Aug 2024] Olipop Grape Tonic: https://amzn.to/4cjFYZu
  3. Beverage — 3 — [Tested: Jun 2025] Synergy Golden Pineapple Kombucha: https://amzn.to/3HVzMgM

Section #7) Packaged Snacks for Kids — Fruit Bars, Chips, etc. (3/42)

  1. Fruit Snack — 1 —(bar) — [Tested: Aug 2024] Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Raspberry Lemonade Flavor: https://amzn.to/3XcFsIp
  2. Fruit Snack — 2 — (bar) — [Tested: Aug 2024] Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Strawberry Banana Flavor: https://amzn.to/3WQEekA
  3. Puff  Snack — 3 — (cheese puffs) — [Tested: Aug 2025] Barbara’s Original Cheese Puffs Gluten-free Snack: https://amzn.to/429mdBB

Section #8) Baking & Cooking Ingredients (3/45)

  1. Ingredient — 1 — (beans) — [Tested: Dec 2024] Jovial Organic Chickpeas, Product of Italy: https://amzn.to/4iRON1l
  2. Ingredient — 2 — (red wine vinegar) — [Tested: Jan 2025] Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar (California): https://amzn.to/4jWhHOg
  3. Ingredient — 3 — (apple cider vinegar) — [Tested: Aug 2025] Fairchild’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (Raw & Unfiltered): https://amzn.to/46gsTjM

Section #9) Sweeteners/ Sugars/ Sugar Alternatives (3/48)

  1. Sweetener — 1 — (sugar) — [Tested: Mar 2025] Anthony’s Organic Granulated Cane Sugar: https://amzn.to/4jf6vLv
  2. Sweetener — 2—(xylitol) — [Tested: Apr 2025] Espure Organic Xylitol: https://amzn.to/3GsCSrU
  3. Sweetener — 3—(xylitol) — [Tested: Feb 2025] Now Real Food Granulated Xylitol: https://amzn.to/4cNWDpM

Section #10) Salts (3/51)

  1. Salt — 1 — [Retest: Aug 2025] Jacobsen’s Sea Salt (Oregon, USA): https://amzn.to/4dcbk5L
  2. Salt — 2 — [Tested: Mar 2025] Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, from town of Maldon in Essex, England: https://amzn.to/4iTzWTE
  3.  Salt — 3 — [Tested: Apr 2025] Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt : https://amzn.to/4cVQMiy

Section #11) Oils & Fats (5/56)

  1. Oil — 1 — (avocado) — [Tested: Oct 2024] Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil (not organic): https://amzn.to/3YDZSuv
  2. Oil — 2 — (coconut) — [Tested: Jan 2025] Dr. Bronner’s White Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil, Regenerative Organic Certified: https://amzn.to/40xwBmv
  3. Oil — 3 — (coconut) — [Tested: Aug 2025] Dr. Bronner’s Whole Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil, Regenerative Organic Certified: https://amzn.to/3UWrKYq
  4. Oil — 4 — (olive) — [Tested: Jun 2025] Bryan Johnson BluePrint Snake Oil Olive Oil (not organic): https://amzn.to/4mMieUj
  5. Oil — 5 — (perilla seed) — [Tested: Oct 2024] Dr. Adorable’s Organic Perilla Seed Oil (Made in Korea): https://amzn.to/3NDt7Yc

Section #12) Plant-Based Milks (4/60)

  1. Plant-Based Milk — 1 — (coffee creamer) — [Tested: Nov 2024] Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer: https://amzn.to/4fItA7A
  2. Plant-Based Milk — 2 — (plant milk) — [Tested: Nov 2024] Kiki Milk Organic Plant-Based Milk (original flavor): https://amzn.to/3AA6Qrt
  3. Plant-Based Milk — 3 — (soy milk) — [Retest: Aug 2025] West Soy Unflavored Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk: https://amzn.to/4dwev8l
  4. Plant-Based Milk — 4 — (oat milk) — [Tested: Sept 2025] The Original Oatly, Full-Fat Oat Milk (not organic): https://amzn.to/47jzOcp

Section #13) Seeds (1/61)

  1. Seeds — 2 —  (hemp) — [Tested: Aug 2024] Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds: https://amzn.to/4e05RP9
Navitas Organic Chia Seeds tested clean for heavy metals but has been removed from this list due to a January 2026 product recall for possible salmonella contamination.

Section #14) Candy & Sweet Treats (6/67)

  1. Candy — 1 — [Tested: Nov 2024] Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops, not organic (Made in Germany): https://amzn.to/3Z1Jxjr
  2. Candy — 2 — [Tested: Jun 2025] Haribo Gummy Bears (Made in Germany, not USA-produced): https://amzn.to/3FCGVlu
  3. Candy — 3 — [Tested: Dec 2024] Lindt White Chocolate Bar (Made in USA, New Hampshire): https://amzn.to/3OXkyIm
  4. Candy — 4 — [Tested: Jun 2025] Werther’s Original Butter Candies (Made in Germany, not USA-produced): https://amzn.to/4nkFc5i
  5. Candy — 5 — [Tested: Nov 2025] Starbursts FavReds – Pinks & Reds (USA Product)**: https://amzn.to/3WRV9DZ
  6. NEW! — Candy — 6— [Tested: Jan 2026] White Chocolate Maltesers (Purchased in Scotland for Testing)

Section #15) Adult Supplements & General Supplements — not expressly sold for use by kids (10/77)

  1. Supplement — 1 — (adult) — [Tested: Jun 2025] Clean Creatine (100% Creapure), Made in Germany (use with caution, please read article): https://amzn.to/43UjrS6
  2. Supplement — 2 — (adult) —  [Tested: Jan 2025] Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C: https://amzn.to/4hlVvea
  3. Supplement — 3 — (adult) — [Tested: Aug 2025] Natural Vitality CALM, Magnesium Citrate Supplement Gummies (Raspberry Lemon Flavor): https://amzn.to/3VuwsN3
  4. Supplement — 4 — (adult) — [Tested: Jun 2025] Nature’s Way Zinc Lozenges: https://amzn.to/4liDz6f
  5. Supplement — 5 — (adult) — [Tested: Oct 2024] Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil: https://amzn.to/48q1j2V
  6. Supplement — 6 — (adult) — [Tested: Aug 2025] Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA (Strawberry Soft Gels): https://amzn.to/4ngIVjv
  7. Supplement — 7 — (adult) — [Retest: Mar 2025] Pectasol Modified Citrus Pectin, Formulated in the USA: https://amzn.to/3QUmZfN
  8. Supplement — 8 — (adult) — [Tested: Dec 2024] Pendulum Metabolic Daily Dietary Supplement: https://amzn.to/4gY5wOm
  9. Supplement — 9 — (adult) — [Tested: Jun 2025] Qwell Omega-3 by The Veggie Doctor, Vegan Algae DHA + EPA + DPA: https://amzn.to/45Lbosh
  10. Supplement — 11 — (adult) — [Tested: Oct 2025] Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3/K2 Softgels — 2,000 I.U. of D3**: https://amzn.to/47cNUfZ

Section #15.a.) Supplements: Protein Powders (2/79)

  1. Supplement, Protein Powder — 1 — (adult) — [Tested: Oct 2025] Simply Tera’s Organic (Grass Fed) Whey Protein: https://amzn.to/3WjZZts
  2. Supplement , Protein Powder— 2 — (adult) — [Tested: Nov 2025] Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein in Vanilla Flavor: https://amzn.to/486JrLY

Section #16) Children’s Supplements (5/84)

  1. Supplement — 8 — (kids) — [Tested: Dec 2024] Baby Ddrops, Organic Vitamin D3 Supplement for Babies: https://amzn.to/49C3ktH
  2. Supplement — 9 — (kids) — [Tested: Oct 2024] Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Multivitamin Liquid Drops with Iron: https://amzn.to/3YPhcgx
  3. Supplement — 10 — (kids) — [Tested: Mar 2025] Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Elderberry Liquid Drops: https://amzn.to/42617TU
  4. Supplement — 11  — (kids) — [Tested: Mar 2025] Nordic Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Gummies (Ages 3+): https://amzn.to/4l7117a
  5. Supplement — 12  — (kids) — [Tested: Aug 2025] Seed PDS-08 Pediatric Daily Synbiotic, Fiber-Based Prebiotic & Probiotic for Kids: https://amzn.to/47kVTIc

Section #17) Cosmetics, Lotions, & Sunscreens (5/89)

  1. Cosmetic, Lotion — 1 — [Tested: Apr 2025] Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Lotion: https://amzn.to/3YmKxy1
  2. Cosmetic, Lotion — 2 — [Tested: July 2025] Epaderm Lotion (European product for Psoriasis): https://amzn.to/4lXkyH5
  3. Cosmetic, Moisturizer  — 3 — [Tested: Feb 2025] Kora Organics Noni Face Oil: https://amzn.to/43hy2XO
  4. Cosmetic , Sunscreen — 4 — [Tested: July 2025] La Roche-Posay Kids’s Sunscreen (chemical sunscreen, please read article): https://amzn.to/3IP2i4b 
  5. Cosmetic, Sunscreen — 5 — [Tested: Jun 2025] Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, SPF 50 (chemical sunscreen, please read article): https://amzn.to/3HRMVrl

Section #18) Toothpastes (8/97)

  1. Toothpaste — 1 — [Tested: Jun 2025] Aquafresh “FRESH & MINTY” Fluoride Toothpaste, Purchased in London, England (Made in U.K. or Slovakia): https://amzn.to/4lhRMjO
  2. Toothpaste — 2 — [Tested: Feb 2025] Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste, Fluoride-free in Natural Berry Fruity Flavor with Elmo Sesame Street packaging: https://amzn.to/41wxtrY
  3. Toothpaste — 3 — [Tested: Mar 2025] Miessence Fluoride-free Mint Toothpaste (Made in Australia) – If this Amazon link is sold out, do not buy knock offs from other links (buy direct from the manufacturer in Australia) https://amzn.to/4bJc4PO
  4. Toothpaste — 4 — [Tested: Mar 2025] Dr. Brown’s Fluoride-free Baby Toothpaste in Strawberry Flavor: https://amzn.to/3DCehzZ
  5. Toothpaste — 5 — [Tested: Mar 2025] Pegciz Kids Foam Toothpaste in Watermelon Flavor, Low Flouride (packaging varies, see report): https://amzn.to/3YzP68e
  6. Toothpaste — 6 — [Tested: Mar 2025] Kid’s Spry Fluoride-free Tooth Gel with Xylitol in Original Flavor: https://amzn.to/41GZb4e
  7. Toothpaste — 7 — [Tested: Apr 2025] Essential Oxygen Fluoride-free BR Certified Organic in Peppermint Flavor: https://amzn.to/4lARZ2J
  8. Toothpaste — 8 — [Tested: Sept 2025] Weleda Natural Salt Toothpaste: https://amzn.to/48mQ3qk

**Lab reports pending/ Not yet published as of 2/15/2026

Here’s a link to our landing page featuring all the third-party lab reports for the foods, supplements, and cosmetic products we have published to date, including those listed above. This is a good page to bookmark, since it is updated several times each week, as we publish new lab reports: https://tamararubin.com/lab-reports/

BONUS (6/103): Below are six additional products that each tested positive for trace (very low levels of) Arsenic —  at levels considered safe by all standards (with the limits of detection noted in the lab report for the specific product listed).

  1. Infant Formula — [Tested: Nov 2024] Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk, not organic (positive for traces of Arsenic): May be available at Target or through other online retailers of European infant formulas
  2. Ingredient — [Tested: Feb 2025] Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour, Product of Mexico (positive for traces of Arsenic):  https://amzn.to/4iR8qWN
  3. Fruit Snack — [Tested: Nov 2024]  That’s It Apple Cherry Bars, not organic (positive for traces of Arsenic): https://amzn.to/4fHkSWV
  4. Oil — [Tested: Oct 2024] Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado oil, organic (positive for traces of Arsenic): https://amzn.to/3BVQYQa
  5. Supplement — (adult) — [Tested: Nov 2024] Now Sunflower Lecithin, not organic (positive for traces of Arsenic): https://amzn.to/3AFdHzO
  6. Supplement — (adult) — [Tested: Jan 2025] WishGarden Immune Boost Seasonal Rescue for Pregnancy: https://amzn.to/3Cd940N
Products Removed from the Above “Lab-Tested Safer Choices” List

The three products in the numbered list below were previously on the Lead Safe Mama, LLC Lab-Tested Safer Choices List, but were removed after 2025 retesting found traces of toxicants present. 

In each case (for the three products noted below), the retests detected very low levels of toxicants — consistent with the idea that these products are still relatively cleaner choices compared to similar items in their categories. However — even though these products could still be classified as “cleaner” by nearly every standard — we only include products on the list above if the most recent lab results for that product show non-detect levels for all four metals we test for (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic), or “safe by all standards” for Arsenic levels below 10 ppb with no other metals detected. So while these three products tested positive for very low levels of toxicants with the most recent round of lab testing, they no longer meet our standards to remain on our Lab-Tested Safer Choices List.

You can read more about these products and see the most recent lab test results for each in the articles linked below:

  1. One Degree Organics Sprouted Rolled Oats, yellow bag (Made in Canada) — Link to May 2025 Retest
  2. Jovial Organic All-Purpose Einkorn Flour (Made in Italy)— Link to August 2025 Retest
  3. DeathWish Ground Coffee, Espresso Roast — Link to September 2025 Retest

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