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Giant Blue Glass Marble: 60 ppm Cadmium, 366 ppm Arsenic

November 11, 2018December 28, 2023

This is a newer (c. 2015) large translucent blue glass marble with an iridescent rainbow finish. Given the nature of the way most colored glass is commonly produced, many marbles (and especially those with iridescent finishes) do have at least some level of detectable toxicants when tested with an XRF instrument. Some actually have quite…

Just to mark the passing of this date…

November 10, 2018July 19, 2020

2018 | Arrest | Criminal Charges | My 2017 Arrest

Saturday, November 10, 2018 It was 6 months ago today, on May 10, 2018, that the false criminal charges against me were dropped in full because the courts determined the evidence did not support the charges (in fact, the evidence contradicted the charges, as I was not guilty of the allegations). One battle was won,…

XRF Test Results for an Oster® Master Series Pre-Programmed Blender with Reversing Blade Technology – Black

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Oster® Master Series Pre-Programmed Blender with Reversing Blade Technology – Black. Click here for an Amazon affiliate link* for a similar item from this company. This item consists of eight components made of distinct combinations of materials, some of which require multiple tests for thorough testing with an XRF instrument: Clear Glass Blender Jar Clear…

XRF Test Results For 2018 Ball Pint Jar, Regular Mouth, 16 oz w/ Lids. What’s in my Ball Jar?

October 1, 2018March 4, 2020

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2018 Ball Pint Mason Jar, Regular Mouth 16 oz With Lids Originally published: October 1, 2018 Updated: March 3, 2020 This item consists of three “components”, with five distinct areas requiring testing: The clear glass of the jar. The metal of the band. The off-white-colored coating on the underside / “inside” (food contact surface) of the lid. The…

XRF Test Results For Zack 20085 Rezzo Stainless Steel Tumbler

October 1, 2018

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Zack 20085 Rezzo Tumbler Heavy Duty Stainless Steel This item consists of one “component” with two distinct areas needing testing: The main body of the cup. The logo area of the cup (which may be etched or may be painted). Click here for an Amazon affiliate link* for this exact item. To learn more about…

XRF Test Results For Oster Blender Milkshake Blade

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Oster Blender Milkshake Blade This item consists of one “component” (it cannot be taken apart without destroying it) made of three distinct materials: The main silver colored metal of the blades (stainless). The silver colored metal of the top nut holding the blade assembly together. The copper colored metal at the base. Click here for…

Hamilton Beach Stack & Press Food Chopper with Glass Bowl

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Hamilton Beach Stack & Press Food Chopper with Glass Bowl This item consists of five components made of several distinct materials (glass, plastic, metal and rubberized plastic – in the cord). Four of the components are what I would consider “complex” items [made of multiple different materials.]: Clear Borosilicate Glass Vessel (Plastic, Glass and Metal)…

Oster 5-Cup Glass Blender Jar And Lid

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Oster 5-Cup Glass Blender Jar And Lid Click here for an Amazon affiliate link* for this exact item. This item consists of three components made of three distinct materials: Clear Borosilicate Glass Jar White Plastic Main Part of Lid Clear Plastic Center Part of Lid To learn more about XRF testing, click here. As I…

Happy New Year (5779) From My Family To Yours!

September 10, 2018

2018 | A note from Tamara | Jewish Holidays | Rosh Hashanah

Hello all! I just wanted to say “Happy New Year” from my family to yours. For Rosh Hashanah we take time with our family, reflect on the past, and dream about our future. With my boys’ disabilities it has always been difficult to attend formal services (even children’s services in a reform synagogue) so this…

OXO GoodGrips Silicone Spatula: 27 ppm Lead (in the black rubberized handle.) Considered safe by all standards.

July 13, 2018March 6, 2020

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Originally Published: July 13, 2018 Updated: March 6, 2020 OXO GoodGrips Silicone Flexible Turner Spatula This new (in 2018) OXO GoodGrips Silicone Flexible Turner Spatula is lead free in the spatula blade and metal part of the handle when tested with an XRF instrument. It was also negative (ND/ Non-Detect) for cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As)…

Made in Mexico Crate & Barrel “Miguel Highball” Glass: Lead-Free (Click for my guide to buying Lead-free glassware!)

July 9, 2018November 22, 2023

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For those new to this 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 sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method…

#LeadFree: Crate & Barrel Made In Japan White Ceramic Mug

July 9, 2018December 15, 2018

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This Crate & Barrel white ceramic mug (Made In Japan) was negative (non-detect/ND) for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) when tested with an XRF instrument. The glaze on the main part of the cup was positive for the following metals when tested with an XRF instrument: Barium (Ba): 131 +/- 42…

#LeadFree: 2018 New Crate & Barrel “Aspen” Made In Indonesia White Ceramics

July 8, 2018November 21, 2023

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Originally Published: July 8, 2018 Updated: January 12, 2022 2022 UPDATE: The 2021 version of this pattern (sent to me for testing in December of 2021) did test positive for Lead. Click here to see the full test results for the 2021 Crate & Barrel Aspen pattern dishes. Please note: I have always recommend…

Functional Ceramic Christmas Snowman Teapot: 30,200 ppm Lead

June 24, 2018December 12, 2023

To see more Christmas items I have tested, click HERE. This little Christmas snowman teapot tested positive for Lead (Pb) at 30,200 +/- 900 ppm. The year of manufacture is unknown. This item was tested in 2018 with an XRF instrument. Full XRF Reading (Toxicants): Lead (Pb): 30,200 +/- 900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (ND/negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect…