Anchor Hocking

Anchor Hocking Representative Denies Long History Of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic in Their Products — Just WOW!

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023 — Wednesday Earlier this year (in January of 2023) a Lead Safe Mama reader shared the following communications with me. There are two screenshots below — the first is her e-mail to Anchor Hocking, and the second is their response. Please take a look at the two images and the related text…

Vintage Anchor Hocking amber thumbprint style glass: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free, Antimony-free.

February 11, 2022March 28, 2023

Published: February 11, 2022 – Friday Some additional reading for those new to this website: To learn more about the testing methodology employed for the test results reported on this website, click here. For a quick menu to explore more categories of tested items on this website, click here. For a quick video tutorial showing…

Today’s Amazon deal! A set of TEN Lead-free mixing & prep bowls for just $22.49!

December 6, 2021March 28, 2023

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December 6, 2021 – Monday Click the image on this post to get to the Amazon listing for these bowls. They are on sale right now. Amazon links on LeadSafeMama.com are Affilate links and if you purchase something after clicking on one of our links Lead Safe Mama, LLC may receive a small percentage of…

Anchor Hocking royal ruby red pressed bubble glass tea cup: Lead-free, 24 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards.)

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

Vintage Red Glass Anchor Hocking Cup When tested with an XRF instrument the vintage red Anchor Hocking punch glass pictured here had the following readings. Cadmium (Cd): 24 +/- 5 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 37 +/- 9 ppm Tin (Sn): 873 +/- 28 ppm Copper (Cu): 574 +/- 50 ppm Indium (In): 36 +/- 7 ppm…

Anchor Hocking Wexford Glassware (1967–1998) goblet with press lines (an excellent example of Lead-free vintage glassware.)

March 1, 2020November 9, 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 used…

Anchor Hocking Measuring Cup: 36,300 ppm Lead + 580 Cadmium. Are the markings on YOUR measuring cup worn?

August 25, 2019March 28, 2024

When tested with an XRF instrument, this Anchor Hocking “Oven Originals” (made in the USA) one-cup glass measuring cup with blue markings had the following readings: Blue painted markings: Lead (Pb): 36,300 +/- 1,000 ppm [causes brain damage if ingested or inhaled] Cadmium (Cd): 580 +/- 36 ppm [a known carcinogen] Antimony (Sb): 66 +/-…

Anchor Glass One-Cup Measuring Cup: 32,500 ppm Lead (in exterior markings). [90 ppm is unsafe in kids’ items.]

November 1, 2018August 20, 2019

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Anchor Glass One-Cup Measuring Cup, c. 2006 When tested with an XRF instrument the red painted markings on the exterior of this glass Anchor Hocking brand one-cup measuring cup (purchased new around 2006) had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 32,500 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/ND [Negative] To see more Anchor-brand products that I have tested, Click Here….

Anchor Hocking Cornflower Pattern Vintage Milk Glass Casserole: 18,600 ppm Lead + 137 ppm Cadmium.

June 13, 2018June 22, 2019

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This Anchor Hocking milk glass casserole was positive for Lead when tested with an XRF instrument. The blue flowers had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 18,600 +/- 400 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 137 +/- 13 ppm The flowers were non-detect for mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As.) The plain white of the milk glass on this piece…

Testing Vintage Glassware (Pyrex, Libbey, Anchor Hocking) With A LeadCheck Swab (Video)

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

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Spring Blossom Green Posts Anchor Hocking Cornflower Casserole Post Chip In Link My affiliate link* for LeadCheck swabs: https://amzn.to/2HJLB4N If you purchase something on Amazon after clicking one of my affiliate links I receive a small percentage of what you spend at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my advocacy work in this…

Are there Lead-free modern clear glass dishes? Some Lead-free dish choices.

December 23, 2017March 1, 2024

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This is an ad-free article. To make a contribution and help us keep our most widely-read articles ad-free, click here. Thank you. Published: December 23, 20217 Updated: March 1, 2024 Question: Tamara are there any modern clear glass dishes that are also Lead-free? Answer: Yes! While vintage glassware is often positive for Lead, and…

#Leaded: Vintage Anchor Plate

November 26, 2017

Vintage Anchor Hocking Plate: 44,700 ppm lead. Thanks to Jodi Benham for donating and supporting this post! Read more about testing dishes here. To see the #LeadFree dishes I use in my home, click here. For more #SaferChoices for your family, click here. To make a contribution in support of my independent consumer goods testing and lead…

Anchor Clear Glass Loaf Pan

April 13, 2017May 5, 2023

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Anchor Ovenware Loaf Pan: no lead – no mercury – no cadmium – no arsenic! I have these in my home, but this one belongs to my friend Gayle. Most modern clear glass is lead-free. Click here for more examples of testing of clear glass that I have done. Tested with an XRF. Apple included to show…

Lead-Free Measuring Cup Choices

December 31, 2016March 29, 2024

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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 Safe Mama,…

M-I-C-K-E-Y… Mickey Mouse Anchor Hocking Disney Mug: 75,300 ppm Lead + 15,400 ppm Arsenic (90 ppm Pb is unsafe 4 kids!)

December 24, 2016February 7, 2019

Anchor Brand Made in USA Vintage (1980?) Mickey Mouse Club milk glass mug As high as 75,300 ppm lead and 15,400 arsenic in the painted design The milk glass is “non-detect” for lead and tested positive for arsenic at 8 ppm #XRFTesting This is one of several posts where I will share very little information…

Baking Lead-Free This Holiday Season! Top Tips: Clear Glass, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Natural Stone & Untreated Natural Wood

December 19, 2016August 19, 2023

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POST UNDER CONSTRUCTION! EXCUSE MY DUST! Some of my readers told me the links on this post (originally written on December 19, 2016) were not working – so I have started revamping it and choosing new items to feature. I will change this note with a note stating it has been updated as soon as…