Lead Safe Mama

   Quick note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are — frankly — shocking. I want to just leave a note here to let you know I will be writing a summary piece discussing these concerns in light of the test results for the five examples we sent to the lab ...
Read More about Frontier Co-Op (Not Organic) Grade AA Cinnamon Sticks Test Positive for Lead & Cadmium: October 2024 Laboratory Report

   Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are - frankly - shocking. I want to just leave a note here to let you know that I will be writing a summary piece discussing the concerns in light of the test results for the five examples we sent to the ...
Read More about Frontier Co-Op Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks Test Positive for Unsafe Levels of Cadmium & MERCURY: October 2024 Laboratory Report

   Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are - frankly - shocking. I want to just leave a note here to let you know that I will be writing a summary piece discussing the concerns in light of the test results for the five examples we sent to the ...
Read More about McCormick Gourmet Organic Cinnamon Sticks Test Positive for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, & MERCURY: October 2024 Laboratory Report

   A Quick Note from Tamara Rubin Below we compare the levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic found in this product (as measured in parts per billion) to the 2021 proposed levels for products intended for consumption by children. While at first glance this may seem like an ...
Read More about 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Unrefined Coconut Sugar tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic: October 2024 Laboratory Report

     A Quick Note from Tamara Rubin Below we compare the levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic found in this product (as measured in parts per billion) to the 2021 proposed levels for products intended for consumption by children. While at first glance this may ...
Read More about Om Mushroom Superfood Master Blend Certified Organic Mushroom Powder tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic: October 2024 Laboratory Report

   Quick note from Tamara Rubin: With the levels of toxicants found in this product, this snack bar should not be considered a safe food for young children. This is especially concerning given the fact that the product is expressly marketed as being a healthy snack for ...
Read More about Skout Organic Kids Snack Bars in Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavor Test Positive for Arsenic, Cadmium, & Lead: October 2024 Laboratory Report

   Quick note from Tamara Rubin: With the levels of toxicants found in this product, this snack bar should not be considered a safe food for young children. Cadmium is a known carcinogen. Specifically given the significant level of Cadmium found in this product, it may not ...
Read More about Perfect Bar Minis in Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Flavor Test Positive for Arsenic, Cadmium, & Lead: October 2024 Laboratory Report

   Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! As another product that we tested from this brand resulted in a positive for Lead (more details here, at this link), we were pleasantly surprised to learn this product tested "non-detect" for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The ...
Read More about October 2024 Laboratory Test Report for Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil (in Lemon Flavor)

   Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested "non-detect" for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! This is interesting given the organic version of this product from the same brand tested positive for traces of Arsenic (you can find that lab report here). ...
Read More about October 2024 Laboratory Test Report for Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil (Not Organic)

   Quick note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested "non-detect" for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report with the low thresholds of detection can be found at the bottom of this page. This is the THIRD infant formula we are reporting on that has ...
Read More about October 2024 Laboratory Test Report for Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 (6-10 months) Milk Formula — Organic

   Quick note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested "non-detect" for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report with the low thresholds of detection can be found at the bottom of this page. This is the very first infant formula we are reporting on that has ...
Read More about October 2024 Laboratory Test Report for ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Bragg Organic Raw-Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar tests positive for Lead. October 2024 Lab Report Here.

   A Personal Note From Tamara: Here's an affiliate link for this product if you are happy with these test results (graphic summary and lab report below) and would to support the work of Lead Safe Mama, LLC with your purchases.  I personally will not be purchasing this ...
Read More about Chosen Foods 100% Pure Organic Avocado Oil tests positive for traces of Arsenic. October 2024 Lab Report Here.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Test Positive for Arsenic and Cadmium — October 2024 Lab Report Here

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Organic Dandy Blend Instant Herbal Beverage Powder Tests Positive for Unsafe Levels of 3 Heavy Metals — Here’s the October 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Serenity Baby Formula Tests Positive For Unsafe Levels of Two Heavy Metals (No Surprise Here). Click through to see lab report.

   But Tamara, I thought you said this was a good brand?! Well, yes... and no... but not exactly. Below are two screenshots from my original article discussing making "Lead-Safe" hot chocolate. In the original article I explained that EVEN THOUGH chocolate is one of ...
Read More about Holy Kakow Organic Cacao Powder tests positive for very high level of Cadmium (Lead & Arsenic, too) — 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing (different than some of the reports we ...
Read More about Gimme Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks in Sea Salt Flavor (with Sunflower Oil) test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about Amara Organic Smoothie Melts in Carrot Raspberry Flavor test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about Emerald Cove Organic Toasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Quick Summary: We were a bit surprised by the lab test report results for this product. As with other similar oat-based, O-shaped, cereal products, we expected to find some level of Cadmium (a known carcinogen), but the level of Lead found was unexpected. Another member ...
Read More about 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Morning O’s test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report  - similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month - references different "low thresholds of detection"  for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some ...
Read More about Mounds Dark Chocolate & Coconut Candy Bars – Snack Size – test positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we ...
Read More about Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Milk Chocolate/Classic Flavor) test positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report  - similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month - references different "low thresholds of detection"  for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some ...
Read More about Great Lakes Wellness Grass-Fed Bovine Collagen Peptides – Unflavored – tests positive for Lead & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report  - similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month - references different "low thresholds of detection"  for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some ...
Read More about GoMacro Kids Macrobars (Organic) in Cinnamon Roll Flavor test positive for unsafe levels of Lead & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report  - similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month - references different "low thresholds of detection"  for some of the metals we are testing for - different than many ...
Read More about Yummy! Liquid Iron Dietary Supplement – Nova Ferrum Pediatric Drops in Raspberry Grape Flavor tests positive for Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report  - similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month - references different "low thresholds of detection"  for some of the metals we are testing for - different than many ...
Read More about Once Upon A Farm Organic Refrigerated Oat Bar in Strawberry Flavor tested positive for Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar Flavor Rice & Corn Puffs test positive for Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

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Read More about Food Toxicity Comparison Charts: Chocolate, Snack Chips, Supplements, Flours, etc.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Santa Barbara Chocolate’s Cacao Fruit Chocolate Bar in 72% Dark Chocolate tests positive for Lead, Arsenic, & Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Clif Kid Organic Zbar in Iced Oatmeal Cookie Flavor tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead (& Arsenic too) — September 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Anthony’s Organic Tiger Nut Flour (Gluten Free, Extra Fine) tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Santa Barbara Chocolate’s Cocoa Dynamics Dark Chocolate Discs (Containing Flavanols) tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Newman’s Own Newman-O’s Original Crème Filled Chocolate Cookies test positive for unsafe levels of Lead and Cadmium — September 2024 lab report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Baja Gold Salt Co. Mineral Sea Salt – Fine Grind (from Mexico) tests positive for Lead and Arsenic — September 2024 lab report

   Of particular interest: While we have recommended the Jacobsen Salt Company Oregon Sea Salt (which has been demonstrated to consistently test either negative or very low for toxicants — here's a link to our most recent lab report), we do not recommend (and have not ...
Read More about Jacobsen Salt Company’s Pure Italian Fine Sea Salt (from Trapani, Italy) tests positive for Lead — September 2024 lab report

   Quick Summary: All federal agencies agree that there is no safe level of Lead exposure for children. None. Lead bio-mimics Calcium, which means it is absorbed by the body in the place of Calcium by Calcium-dependent biological structures. This makes the presence of Lead in a ...
Read More about EllaOla Toddlers’ Unflavored Multivitamins test positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic. Laboratory report here.

   Quick Summary: All federal agencies agree there is no safe level of Lead exposure for children. None. Lead bio-mimics Calcium, which means it is absorbed by the body in place of Calcium by Calcium-dependent biological structures. This makes the presence of Lead in a children's ...
Read More about The “#1 Pediatrician Recommended” Flintstones Chewable Children’s Vitamins tested positive for unsafe level of Lead (and also Arsenic). Here’s the laboratory report.

   Summary: This All-Purpose, Organic flour from Costco tested positive for 12 parts per billion (ppb) Cadmium. A level of 12 ppb is 240% of the "Action Level" for Cadmium proposed within the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 (2.4 times the level considered dangerous ...
Read More about Like all other USA-made wheat flours we have tested, Costco’s Organic Unbleached All-Purpose Flour tested positive for unsafe levels of Cadmium. Read the August 2024 laboratory report.

   Summary: When evaluated using the context of the health protective standards (for maximum allowable heavy metal contamination levels) proposed by the medical and scientific community within the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, this food product should not be considered ...
Read More about Navitas Unsweetened Organic Cacao Powder tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead and Cadmium — August 2024 laboratory report

   Summary: When evaluated using the context of the health protective standards (for maximum allowable heavy metal contamination levels) proposed by the medical and scientific community within the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, this food product should not be ...
Read More about Nature Nate’s Better than Popcorn Popped Sorghum (in Rosemary & Garlic flavor) tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead and Cadmium. Here’s the August 2024 laboratory report.

   Summary: When evaluated using the context of the health protective standards (for maximum allowable heavy metal contamination levels) proposed by the medical and scientific community within the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, this food product should not be considered ...
Read More about Goodles Shella Good (dry, boxed mac and cheese product in Aged White Cheddar and Shells flavor) tested positive for unsafe levels of Lead and Cadmium. Here’s the August 2024 laboratory report.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about August 2024 Laboratory Test Report for GoGo Squeez Organic Fruit On The Go in AppleApple Flavor (Independent, Third-party, Community-funded Lab-testing)

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about August 2024 Laboratory Test Report for Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Strawberry Banana Flavor (Independent, Third-party, Community-funded Lab-testing)

   Quick summary: When evaluated using the context of the health protective standards (for maximum allowable heavy metal contamination levels) proposed by the medical and scientific community with the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 (see detailed explanation below), this product ...
Read More about Organic GoMacro Kids’ Macrobars (in Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor) test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Arsenic, and Cadmium. Read the August 2024 lab report here.

   Quick summary: We will be reporting this product to the FDA immediately. The level of Arsenic in this product is unprecedented (the highest by more than two orders of magnitude compared to any other food Lead Safe Mama, LLC has tested so far that tested positive for ...
Read More about This product should be illegal. Gimme Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks in Sea Salt and Avocado Oil flavor test positive for 13,800 ppb Arsenic (plus Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury, too). Read the August 2024 lab report here.

   Quick summary: Annie's Macaroni & Classic Cheddar "Made With Organic Pasta" — tested positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium. Please note the specifics and reasoning related to the levels considered unsafe below, in the "Action Level" section of this article. ...
Read More about Annie’s Macaroni & Classic Cheddar (boxed, dry mac and cheese product with organic pasta) tests positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium (a known carcinogen) — August 2024 lab report

   Quick summary: The chart above shows where the Jovial Organic Brown Rice pasta falls in relation to six other products we have tested that also tested positive for Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Of the products on the above chart, the Amara Smoothie Melts have the highest Lead ...
Read More about Jovial Organic Brown Rice Pasta (Italy) tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic — August 2024 lab report

   Quick summary: The chart above shows where the Wonderful Pistachios (roasted, salted, no shells) fall in relation to six other products we have tested that also tested positive for Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Of these products, the Amara Smoothie Melts have the highest Lead ...
Read More about Wonderful Pistachios (plain, shelled, roasted & salted) test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Here’s the August 2024 lab report.

   The chart above shows where the Amara Organic Smoothie Melts fall related to six other products we have tested that have also tested positive for Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Of these products, the Smoothie Melts have the highest Lead level (many times the Lead level of each ...
Read More about Amara Organic Smoothie Melts in Mighty Sweet Greens flavor tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Here’s the lab report.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Four Sigmatic Think Organic Coffee tests positive for Lead — August 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Siete Almond Flour Tortillas test positive for Lead – August 2024 Lab Report.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Kellogg’s Froot Loops cereal tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead — July 2024 lab report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Saltverk Hand Harvested Lava Salt from Iceland tests positive for Lead & Arsenic — August 2024 lab report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about GoMacro MacroBar in Banana + Almond Butter flavor tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead and Arsenic — August 2024 Lab Report

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about Made Good Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars in Birthday Cake Flavour test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Read the July 2024 lab test report here.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about The Good Crisp potato chips in Classic Original flavor test positive for unsafe levels of Lead and Cadmium. Read the July 2024 lab report here.

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about August 2024 Laboratory Test Report for OLIPOP Sparkling Tonic in Classic Grape Flavor (Independent Third-party Community-funded Lab-testing)

   For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 ...
Read More about August 2024 Laboratory Test Report for Navitas Organic Chia Seeds (Independent, Third-Party, Community-Funded Lab Testing)