Christmas Ornament

2019 miniature Starbucks cup ceramic Christmas ornament (red & green): 529 ppm Cadmium (40 ppm is unsafe for kids)

November 17, 2019November 27, 2023

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…

2019 Starbucks logo ceramic bag Christmas ornament: 82 ppm Lead + 55 ppm Cadmium (40 ppm is unsafe for kids)

November 17, 2019November 27, 2023

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…

2019 Starbucks Washington State bag Christmas ornament: 433 +/- 24 ppm Cadmium (40 ppm is unsafe for kids)

November 17, 2019December 2, 2023

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…

Cost Plus/ World Market iridescent ceramic alicorn Christmas ornament: Only 69 ppm Lead (under 90 is safe for kids)

November 9, 2019November 29, 2023

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…

Think twice before wrapping a baby in poison for the holiday pics. Christmas lights can be 15,000 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe).

November 7, 2019November 5, 2024

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

c. 2008 “Santa Please Stop Here” Ornament: 158,700 ppm Cadmium (which causes cancer & is toxic at 40 ppm up!)

December 24, 2018December 12, 2023

#LeadedChristmas, Cadmium & Antimony, too! Cadmium is a known carcinogen. Please read more about Cadmium here. — “Santa Please Stop Here” door knob key. c. 2004-2009 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…

Target-branded Philips plug-in Warm White LED Christmas lights strand with green wire: Lead-free!!

December 3, 2018December 12, 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…

Target-branded Philips plug-in Warm White LED Christmas lights strand with white wire: Lead-free!!

December 3, 2018December 11, 2023

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…

Walmart Holiday Time plug-in Christmas Lights: Lead-free! (8,188 ppm Antimony — a fire retardant & known carcinogen)

December 3, 2018December 11, 2023

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This newly-purchased (2018) set of Walmart brand “Holiday Time” 16 Function Multicolor Mini Lights (pictured above with 150 lights and a green wire strand) was tested with an XRF instrument. It was not disassembled for testing, so only accessible parts that one would normally touch when using them (installing them or operating them) were tested….

Please click and read for more info! Walmart Holiday Time LED Christmas Lights With Green Wire: Lead Free!!! #Yay!

November 21, 2018December 12, 2023

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This newly purchased (2018) set of Walmart brand “Holiday Time” 8-function battery-operated LED multicolor mini lights (pictured above) was tested with an XRF instrument. It was not disassembled for testing, so only accessible parts that one would normally touch when using them (installing them or operating them) were tested. To learn more about XRF…

#LeadFree: Decorative Christmas Tin (no Mark or Maker)

August 17, 2018December 14, 2023

The Christmas tin picture here was negative for Lead when tested with an XRF instrument. Note: The XRF instrument tests down to single-digit ppm accuracy. Items intended for use by children are considered toxic and unsafe for children at 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint or coating, and at 100 ppm paint…

#Leaded: Glazed Ceramic Christmas Stocking Desk Decoration, by TriCoastalDesign.com

June 24, 2018December 14, 2023

Ceramic stocking (desk top decoration) by TriCoastalDesign.com: Lead: 33,200 +/- 1,300 ppm Cadmium: 3,258 +/- 249 ppm* When I test an item like this and find a high Lead level on one color, I don’t bother testing each of the additional colors because “that’s enough!” I am also pissed off, because this is yet…

2012 Dollar Tree Red Ball Ornaments: 29 ppm Cadmium + 66 ppm Arsenic (but no Lead!)

December 5, 2017July 12, 2020

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Red plastic ball-style Christmas ornament, purchased at the Dollar Tree store, c.2012. Cadmium (Cd): 29 +/- 17 ppm Arsenic (As): 66 +/- 14 ppm Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative All components and finishes tested with an XRF instrument. Here’s a lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* For #SaferChoices for your family, click…

2003 Blue Glass Ball Christmas Ornament: 748 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 148 ppm Arsenic, too

December 5, 2017December 28, 2023

#LeadedChristmas Glass blue ball Christmas ornament Dated: December 20, 2003 (This was a wedding favor at a Christmas wedding my friend attended.) 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…

#LeadFreeChristmas: Plastic Icicle Garland

December 5, 2017November 30, 2018

#Christmas2017 Silver plastic icicle garland. ND for Pb, Hg, As & Cd. Here’s a lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* Thanks to Suzanne Braunschneider for donating and supporting my advocacy! Each donation helps make a new post possible! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. If you would like to support my advocacy work (and…

#LeadFreeChristmas: Ornament Hooks from Target

December 5, 2017December 9, 2018

#Christmas2017 #LeadFreeChristmas – Ornament Hooks From Target c. 2009 ND for As, Pb, Cd & Hg. Here’s a lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* Thanks to Deidra Augade for donating and supporting my advocacy! Each donation helps make a new post possible! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. If you would like to support…

Old Navy Glass Ball Christmas Ornaments, c. 2004: Lead Free!

December 5, 2017December 10, 2018

#LeadFreeChristmas – Glass red ball Christmas ornaments. Purchased c. 2004, Old Navy When tested with an XRF instrument these ornaments were negative (Non-Detect) for Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) & Mercury (Hg.) All components were tested. (Pictures with and without flash.) Here’s a lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* To see more Christmas decorations I…

Clear Plastic Golden Glitter Ornaments: 209 ppm Lead in the golden top. [90 is unsafe for kids]

December 5, 2017July 12, 2020

When tested with an XRF instrument these plastic clear ball ornament with golden sparkles (which were tested in 2017) had the following readings: Ball: Lead-free Golden Top: 209 +/- 30 ppm Lead. Non-Detect for Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd) & Mercury (Hg.) Here’s a likely lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* In general – here are my…

#LeadFreeChristmas: Striped Ball Ornaments

December 5, 2017November 30, 2018

#Christmas2017 #LeadFreeChristmas c. 2012-2014 – Plastic ball ornaments. From Michael’s ND for As, Pb, Cd & Hg in the ball & top. Here’s a lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* Thanks to Annie Foley for donating and supporting my advocacy! Each donation helps make a new post possible! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here….

#LeadSafeChristmas: Small Glittered Plastic Balls

December 5, 2017July 12, 2020

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#Christmas2017 #LeadSafeChristmas – Plastic small ball ornaments. From Michael’s ND for As, Pb, Cd & Hg in the ball. Top: 89 ppm Pb. Here’s a lead-free Christmas decoration option on Amazon.* Thanks to Jennifer Curtis for donating and supporting my advocacy! Each donation helps make a new post possible! For #SaferChoices for your family, click…

Plastic small red Christmas ornaments

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017

#Christmas2017 #LeadFreeChristmas, but #Arsenic! – Plastic small red ornaments. From Fred Meyer’s. ND for Pb, Cd & Hg. As high as 129 ppm As (Arsenic.) #NotAChildsToy. Thanks to Jo Sampson for donating and supporting my advocacy! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. If you would like to support my advocacy work (and this website)…

#Leaded: Swedish Nils Olsson Painted Horse

November 29, 2017July 20, 2022

Swedish painted toy horse: as high as 360 ppm Lead. New in 2015. Thanks to Mary Byrd for donating and supporting this post! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. To make a contribution in support of my independent consumer goods testing and lead poisoning prevention advocacy work, click here. Thank you!

Holiday 2017 Affiliate Link

November 23, 2017November 23, 2017

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