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Tamara’s Toxic Dishes Guide: “Do my dishes have Lead?” Read this article to check if YOUR china has Lead!

Tamara’s Toxic Dishes Guide: “Do my dishes have Lead?” Read this article to check if YOUR china has Lead!

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         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 acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs…

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2009: 40,100 ppm Lead & 3,506 ppm Cadmium.

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2009: 40,100 ppm Lead & 3,506 ppm Cadmium.

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  This is an ad-free article. To make a contribution to help us keep our most widely-read articles ad-free, click here. Thank you. Published: October 6, 2018 XRF test results for the red Waechtersbach Nesting Bowl purchased at Williams Sonoma – “Made in Germany”, c. 2009 (pictured) are below. Please scroll down. For those new…

Lead Safe Mama’s Amazon Store! Lead-free things I recommend or use in my home

Lead Safe Mama’s Amazon Store! Lead-free things I recommend or use in my home

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       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 acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead…

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

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

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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…

Red Vintage Pyrex Food Storage Container With lid: 310,000 ppm Lead + 14,200 ppm Arsenic + 33,200 ppm Cadmium

Red Vintage Pyrex Food Storage Container With lid: 310,000 ppm Lead + 14,200 ppm Arsenic + 33,200 ppm Cadmium

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This is an ad-free article. We have removed advertisements from this article to make it easier for you to read. If you would like to support our independent consumer goods testing by contributing (which will also help us keep our more widely-read articles ad-free!), click here. Thank you! For those new to the Lead Safe…

Vintage Spode Christmas Tree Plate, Made In England: 71,900 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

Vintage Spode Christmas Tree Plate, Made In England: 71,900 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

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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…

#AskTamara: What detergent do you use to get rid of Lead dust in fabric items?

#AskTamara: What detergent do you use to get rid of Lead dust in fabric items?

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  This is an ad-free article. We have updated this article by removing advertisements to make it easier for you to read. If you would like to support our independent consumer goods testing by contributing (which will also help us keep our more widely-read articles ad-free), click here. Thank you! For those new to the…

We keep a vegan home & I haven’t cooked a turkey in more than two decades, but here is what I would use IF I were going to cook a turkey!

We keep a vegan home & I haven’t cooked a turkey in more than two decades, but here is what I would use IF I were going to cook a turkey!

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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…

#SaferChoices — Casserole dishes: “How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish?” (Including FIVE Lead-free examples available today!)

#SaferChoices — Casserole dishes: “How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish?” (Including FIVE Lead-free examples available today!)

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  #SaferChoices: Casserole Dishes How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish? Published: October 14, 2017 Updated: February 27, 2024 This is an ad-free article. At the bottom of this article I have shared FIVE #SaferChoices for casserole dishes that are likely to be Lead-free, based on my (more than 13 years of) experience testing…

Which foods have lower Lead levels? Tamara’s food list (including foods we try to avoid at all costs)!

Which foods have lower Lead levels? Tamara’s food list (including foods we try to avoid at all costs)!

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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…

Emile Henry Mixing Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2014: 1,647 ppm Lead on the food surface.

Emile Henry Mixing Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2014: 1,647 ppm Lead on the food surface.

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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…

Gold wedding set (c. 2016): 5,527 ppm Mercury, 1,214 ppm Arsenic (+ Gold, Silver, Titanium & Copper).

Gold wedding set (c. 2016): 5,527 ppm Mercury, 1,214 ppm Arsenic (+ Gold, Silver, Titanium & Copper).

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Originally written January 14, 2017 Updated (extensively!) February 17, 2020   This is an ad-free article. To make a contribution to help us keep our most widely-read articles ad-free, click here. Thank you. 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…

#SaferChoices: How to choose jewelry that is Lead-free, Cadmium-free & otherwise safe from a toxicant perspective

#SaferChoices: How to choose jewelry that is Lead-free, Cadmium-free & otherwise safe from a toxicant perspective

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  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 sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama, LLC…

My favorite article ever about the impact of low-level Lead exposure

My favorite article ever about the impact of low-level Lead exposure

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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…

#AskTamara: What is the impact of lead poisoning in adults, including college age students?

#AskTamara: What is the impact of lead poisoning in adults, including college age students?

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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…

#SaferChoices: Some Good Lead-Free Mixing Bowls Choices (I have clear glass and stainless steel in my home)

#SaferChoices: Some Good Lead-Free Mixing Bowls Choices (I have clear glass and stainless steel in my home)

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Published: December 30, 2016 Updated: November 23, 2023 – Thursday This is an ad-free article. To make a contribution to help us keep our most widely-read articles ad-free, click here. Thank you. How to choose a safer mixing bowl As many of Lead Safe Mama friends and readers know already most of the vintage dishware…

Ask Tamara: How do you get Lead dust out of laundry? (And toys… concrete patios, or furniture?)

Ask Tamara: How do you get Lead dust out of laundry? (And toys… concrete patios, or furniture?)

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  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 sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama, LLC…

My Take on the “V” Word

My Take on the “V” Word

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This is an ad-free article. We have removed ads from this article to make it easier for you to read. If you would like to support our independent consumer goods testing by contributing (which will also help us keep our more widely-read articles ad-free), click here. Thank you! For those new to the Lead Safe…

Q: Recommendation for a lead-free hose? Lead-free toys?

Q: Recommendation for a lead-free hose? Lead-free toys?

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Published: June 18, 2014 Questions From Nicole (Via MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic Facebook Page.) QUESTION: I just found your page on FB and am a bit overwhelmed with all the information. It makes me want to clean my house and throw out everything! I have a couple questions: do you have a recommendation for a…

#AskTamara: Is there Lead in chocolate? Really? What about Cadmium?

#AskTamara: Is there Lead in chocolate? Really? What about Cadmium?

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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…