Ask Tamara

My child’s Lead test came back as “< 2 ," what does that mean? Is my child poisoned?

How many items can you test with an XRF instrument in one hour?

#AskTamara: Which dishes are Lead-free? Pioneer Woman? Wedgwood? Franciscan? Blue Willow? Fiestaware? Heath?

#AskTamara: Which mugs are Lead-free? How can I tell if my mug has unsafe levels of Lead? Which mugs do you use?

Ask Tamara: What dishes do you use in your home? Which dishes don’t have Lead? Which dishes are Lead-free?

I will not eat mussels again. These shells were positive for 14,000 ppb Cadmium. Food is toxic at levels below 100 ppb.

#AskTamara: Do natural shells have Lead? Are they safe for kids to play with (as far as being non-toxic)?

#AskTamara: Shellfish can have high Lead (as a food), but do clam *shells* have an unsafe level of Lead? Are they safe for kids?

#AskTamara: I know shellfish can have high Lead (as a food), but do scallop *shells* have an unsafe level of Lead? Are they safe for kids?

#AskTamara: Do sea shells have Lead? Are they safe for my kids to play with? [Spoilers: This one is Lead-free!]

#AskTamara: Do sea shells have unsafe levels of heavy metals? Are they safe for my kids to play with?

WHY IS THIS NOT ILLEGAL?! Jervis & George glass sippy cup jar: 6,422 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 88 Cadmium

#AskTamara: How do I report a Lead Paint violation? [Video by #LeadSafeMama]

#AskTamara: How can I test my water for Lead? How do I test the water in my home? How do I test the water in my kids’ school?

#AskTamara: Is there Lead paint on the outside of my “Jervis & George” reusable glass baby food container?

Question: Do Crayola Crayons have Lead? Answer: Yes they do, at levels considered safe for toys but unsafe for food.

#AskTamara: Do Glass Dragon Tears Have Lead? (Aka: Squashed Marbles, Glass Drops or Mancala Stones?)

#AskTamara: Are my kids’ crayons toxic? Which brand of crayons is safe? Crayola? Filana? Stockmar? Honey Sticks?

#AskTamara: What is Carbon Steel? (Morakniv, Made in Sweden Carving Knife)

Ask Tamara: What books do you read to your kids?

Ask Tamara: Do Starbucks mugs have high levels of Lead?

Ask Tamara: What personal care products do you use?

#AskTamara: Does my fidget spinner have unsafe levels of lead? 31 answers in 90 seconds! (video)

My friend invited me to a testing party—what the heck is a “testing party?”