2023 Testing

Ceramic Tile Sample Test Results — for a tile sent in by a reader in Oklahoma

Ceramic Tile Sample Test Results — for a tile sent in by a reader in Oklahoma

XRF Test Results For: Home Depot Daltile Kemperstone Onyx Gray Polished 12 in. x 24 in. Glazed Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile 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…

Cast Aluminum Strikes Again (I have never tested a plug-in waffle iron that was negative for Lead)

Cast Aluminum Strikes Again (I have never tested a plug-in waffle iron that was negative for Lead)

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       Published: August 21, 2023 — Monday A reader sent us this waffle iron for testing. All the plug-in electric waffle irons I have tested over the years — and there have been more than 100 examples, from many different brands — have tested positive for Lead on the food surface. The reason…

Is Uranium Glass Safe? XRF Test Results for a Vintage Uranium Glass Piece

Is Uranium Glass Safe? XRF Test Results for a Vintage Uranium Glass Piece

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August 7, 2023 — Monday Hello, Lead Safe Mama friends and readers! Reporting the test results for this Uranium Glass is an interesting conundrum. The instrument we use for testing for elemental metals does not detect Uranium (nor does it detect or measure the radioactivity of Uranium or any other types of radioactive elements —…

maymom® glass baby bottle purchased on Amazon: as high as 21,400 ppm Lead in the paint (over 90 ppm Lead is illegal in children’s items)

maymom® glass baby bottle purchased on Amazon: as high as 21,400 ppm Lead in the paint (over 90 ppm Lead is illegal in children’s items)

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Sunday — August 6, 2023 Lead-Painted Baby Bottle not yet Recalled This article is about yet another brand of baby bottles manufacturing and selling Lead-painted glass baby bottles that were available for sale on Amazon up through this year (2023). Here is a direct Amazon link to this product so you can see it in the…

XRF Test Results for Bibs Glass Baby Bottle with Natural Rubber Nipple

XRF Test Results for Bibs Glass Baby Bottle with Natural Rubber Nipple

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Published: Saturday – August 5, 2023 This bottle was tested at the request of Lead Safe Mama readers. It tested non-detect for most of the common metallic toxicants that we look for (there were no detectable levels of Lead, Arsenic, or Mercury in any of the glass, plastic, or natural rubber components of this bottle…

XRF Test Results for Haakaa Glass Baby Bottle With Clear Silicone Nipple

XRF Test Results for Haakaa Glass Baby Bottle With Clear Silicone Nipple

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Published: Saturday — August 5, 2023 This bottle was tested at the request of Lead Safe Mama readers. It tested non-detect for most of the common metallic toxicants we look for (there were no detectable levels of Lead, Arsenic, or Mercury in any of the four glass, plastic, and silicone components of this bottle)! We…

XRF Test Results for Natursutten Glass Baby Bottle With Natural Rubber Nipple

XRF Test Results for Natursutten Glass Baby Bottle With Natural Rubber Nipple

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Published: Friday — August 4, 2023 This bottle was tested at the request of Lead Safe Mama readers. It tested non-detect for most of the common metallic toxicants (there were no detectable levels of Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, or Antimony in any of the six glass, plastic, and rubber components tested)! We did find trace (very…

XRF Test Results for Multi-Color Silicone Reusable Stasher-Brand Sandwich bag

XRF Test Results for Multi-Color Silicone Reusable Stasher-Brand Sandwich bag

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August 2, 2023 — Wednesday In my one-on-one home consultations with families across the country, I have tested dozens of these silicone food storage bags (Stasher-brand and other similar products) over the past several years and all have been positive for traces (“traces,” meaning very low levels and not an additive ingredient but a trace…

XRF Test Results for 1978 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Merry Mushroom Canister (Made in Mexico)

XRF Test Results for 1978 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Merry Mushroom Canister (Made in Mexico)

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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…

Fact Check: Is the Lead in Bentonite Clay bioavailable?

Fact Check: Is the Lead in Bentonite Clay bioavailable?

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       Here’s a link to the above referenced scientific study. 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 were…

A letter to a legal firm: looking for help resolving the issue of misinformation with (and mislabeling of) Bentonite Clay based products.

A letter to a legal firm: looking for help resolving the issue of misinformation with (and mislabeling of) Bentonite Clay based products.

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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 used…

Just like Primal Life Organics, and Earthpaste, VanMan’s Miracle Toothpowder also tests positive for unsafe levels of toxic metals. This is not illegal.

Just like Primal Life Organics, and Earthpaste, VanMan’s Miracle Toothpowder also tests positive for unsafe levels of toxic metals. This is not illegal.

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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…

XRF test results for turquoise glazed Sweese “Lead-Free” ceramic dish — sent in by Joseph in Florida

XRF test results for turquoise glazed Sweese “Lead-Free” ceramic dish — sent in by Joseph in Florida

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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 used…

XRF test results for Ivory (light yellow) glazed Fiesta HLC pottery bowl (Made in USA) — sent in by Peng in Washington State

XRF test results for Ivory (light yellow) glazed Fiesta HLC pottery bowl (Made in USA) — sent in by Peng in Washington State

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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 used by…

XRF test results for pink and white glazed Gerald Henn Workshops Spongeware pottery dish (Made in Roseville, Ohio in late-1980s) — sent in by Lynn in Texas

XRF test results for pink and white glazed Gerald Henn Workshops Spongeware pottery dish (Made in Roseville, Ohio in late-1980s) — sent in by Lynn in Texas

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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 used…

XRF test results for white glazed Roscher Bone China dish (Made in China) — sent in by Savannah in Colorado

XRF test results for white glazed Roscher Bone China dish (Made in China) — sent in by Savannah in Colorado

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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 used by…

XRF test results for white (glass?) Corning Centura April pattern saucer with multi-color tulips — sent in by Rick in California

XRF test results for white (glass?) Corning Centura April pattern saucer with multi-color tulips — sent in by Rick in California

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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 used by…

XRF test results for Felt & Fat white glazed ceramic saucer — sent in by Miriam in California

XRF test results for Felt & Fat white glazed ceramic saucer — sent in by Miriam in California

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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 used by…

XRF test results for Portmeirion highball glass with “Sweet Pea” floral design — sent in by Shelly in California

XRF test results for Portmeirion highball glass with “Sweet Pea” floral design — sent in by Shelly in California

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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 used by…

XRF test results for vintage Rivage Amethyst Duralex glass dish sent in by Shelly in California

XRF test results for vintage Rivage Amethyst Duralex glass dish sent in by Shelly in California

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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 used by…

XRF test results for 2009 Design House Stockholm green glazed Starbucks mug sent in by Shelly in California

XRF test results for 2009 Design House Stockholm green glazed Starbucks mug sent in by Shelly in California

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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 used by…

XRF test results for vintage etched crystal goblet (possibly c. 1960) sent in by Cindy in Texas

XRF test results for vintage etched crystal goblet (possibly c. 1960) sent in by Cindy in Texas

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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 used by…

XRF test results for Franconia Silver Thistle pattern (K & A Krautheim, Selb Bavaria Germany) china dish sent in by Cindy in Texas

XRF test results for Franconia Silver Thistle pattern (K & A Krautheim, Selb Bavaria Germany) china dish sent in by Cindy in Texas

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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 used…

XRF test results for black glazed Pfaltzgraff Midnight Sun pattern, “Made in USA” ceramic dish sent in by Kathryn in Seattle

XRF test results for black glazed Pfaltzgraff Midnight Sun pattern, “Made in USA” ceramic dish sent in by Kathryn in Seattle

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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 used by…