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XRF Test Results for 2024-purchased (new) UK Coke Bottle

March 17, 2024April 1, 2024

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,…

Full XRF Test Results for 2023 Purchased Gulicola Glass Baby Bottle

February 23, 2024March 26, 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,…

Full XRF Test Results for Glass Butter Dish (Amazon Purchase)

April 30, 2023May 2, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a Federal award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product…

Check the bottom of your reusable glass milk bottle… If it says StanPac, chances are it is painted with high-Lead paint.

December 30, 2022June 27, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…

Another Lead Safe Mama Lead-free favorite — clear glass butter dishes!

December 19, 2022May 15, 2024

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Monday — December 19, 2022 I don’t actually own one of these glass butter dishes at the moment (I’ve personally [again!] sworn off dairy as of this week since it makes it hard for me to breathe/makes me cough even in trace amounts!), but I have put some selections below from two brands I trust….

My favorite Lead-free mixing bowl set – less than $20 on Amazon today!

December 7, 2022December 9, 2022

Wednesday – December 7, 2022 My favorite Lead-free mixing bowl set – only $17.84 today on Amazon. Aflink: https://amzn.to/3HeWXAn Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may receive a small percentage of what you spend at no extra cost to you!.

My favorite Lead-free glass juice pitcher is on sale today!

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

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Tuesday – December 6, 2022 My favorite Lead-free glass juice pitcher is on sale today! (30% off!). Here’s the Lead Safe Mama, LLC affiliate link for this pitcher: https://amzn.to/3Hf75cj Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may receive a small percentage of what you spend…

XRF Test Results For Hazel Atlas Clear Glass Food Storage Lid

November 9, 2022May 4, 2023

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Full XRF Readings for the square Hazel Atlas food storage container glass lid (pictured here) Metals noted in gray were not found. Metals noted in blue were found at the levels noted but are not normally considered toxic in consumer goods. Metals noted in red are considered toxic in consumer goods: no toxic metals…

XRF test results for Down to Earth green flower design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market).

October 14, 2022October 16, 2022

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October 14, 2022 – Friday Full XRF test results for the glass pictured are below The glassware in this set [three examples of different colors from this brand have been posted on the website] is safe by all current / modern standards, as far as the presence of metallic toxicants are concerned. Specifically, they are…

XRF test results for Down to Earth orange poppy design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market).

October 14, 2022October 16, 2022

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October 14, 2022 – Friday Full XRF test results for the glass pictured are below The glassware in this set [three examples of different colors from this brand have been posted on the website] is safe by all current / modern standards, as far as the presence of metallic toxicants are concerned. Specifically, they are…

XRF test results for Down to Earth purple iris design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market)

October 14, 2022May 13, 2023

October 14, 2022 – Friday Full XRF test results for the glass pictured are below The glassware in this set [three examples of different colors from this brand have been posted on the website] is safe by all current / modern standards, as far as the presence of metallic toxicants are concerned. Specifically, they are…

Antique juice glass (red & white swirl design), positive for concerning levels of Lead, Mercury and Antimony when tested with an XRF instrument.

October 14, 2022December 10, 2023

October 14, 2022 – Friday Full XRF test results for the glass pictured Reading taken on the side of the glass in an area with all colors of glass 60-second reading Readings repeated multiple times to confirm the results Lead (Pb): 34,800 +/- 900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Tin (Sn): 345 +/- 25 ppm Mercury (Hg):…

Pottery Barn 2022 tall textured clear glass from their Hammered Handcrafted Glassware Collection. Sold as “Lead-free” & positive for 94 ppm Lead.

October 3, 2022May 4, 2023

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October 3, 2022 – Monday This is a glass purchased at Pottery Barn in 2022. It did test positive for trace levels of Antimony and Lead. Here’s the direct link to this glass on Pottery Barn’s website. In general, I do not like the company Pottery Barn – as they have a history of producing toxic…

XRF test results for matyz brand wide neck glass breast milk storage bottle

October 1, 2022May 13, 2023

Published: October 1, 2022 Quick Summary: Trace Cadmium and Antimony were found in the unpainted glass of this product (see “Reading #1” below). The elements of the bottle that tested positive for trace Cadmium and Antimony were the thicker glass edges of the bottle – as we always try to do a reading on the…

XRF Test results for clear glass jar from Wild Ferments Kimchi (Pennsylvania): 30 ppm Lead, 12 ppm Cadmium, 20 ppm Antimony – safe by all standards.

August 4, 2022August 11, 2022

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August 4, 2022 – Thursday XRF test results for the clear glass jar picture here. Reading #1) 60-second reading on the bottom of the glass Lead (Pb): 23 +/- 8 ppm Lead Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Tin (Sn): 38 +/- 8 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Selenium (Se): non-detect Barium (Ba): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Chromium (Cr):…

2-cup glass measuring cup with pour spout & juicer: Lead-free! (Free of Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, & Antimony, too!)

July 1, 2022March 30, 2024

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July 1, 2022 — Friday XRF test results for the 2-cup clear glass measuring cup (by CuttleLab) pictured (purchased in 2022 from Amazon) are below. Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3NuXq0B My husband LOVES this measuring cup (he has been using it for measuring out the just-boiled water for my morning coffee)! He says he loves that it has…

Evenflo glass bottle with white painted markings: 11 ppm Cadmium in the glass (safe by all standards)

April 8, 2022June 28, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…

Medela glass baby bottle/breast milk storage: 25 ppm Cadmium + 68 ppm Lead + 86 ppm Antimony. Safe by all standards.

April 7, 2022February 22, 2024

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Published: April 7, 2022 While the Lead level in the yellow paint on this bottle is “technically” and “legally” safe by all U.S. federal standards (the bottle is fully compliant with both FDA and USCPSC standards), given the fact that there are readily available truly Lead-free baby bottle (and breast milk storage) options, we do…

babymoov glass baby food storage jar with plastic orange lid: 37 ppm Lead + 35 ppm Antimony

April 7, 2022October 16, 2023

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Reading #1) Plastic Lid 60-second test Lead (Pb): non-detect Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Titanium (Ti): 3,817 +/- 289 ppm Barium (Ba): 165 +/- 104 ppm No other metals found in consumer goods mode. Reading #2) White painted logo 60-second test Lead (Pb): 36 +/- 9 ppm Cadmium…

XRF test results for Parent’s Choice glass bottle with gray markings: 17 ppm Lead & 9 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards)

March 7, 2022May 18, 2023

XRF test results for the Parent’s Choice glass bottle with gray exterior painted markings – pictured. Published: March 7, 2022 Reading #1) clear glass of bottle 60-second test (all tests repeated multiple times to confirm test results) Lead (Pb): 12 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 5 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect…

Vintage pressed glass small platter with three feet and swirl pattern: 333 ppm Lead + 1,236 ppm Antimony (causes cancer)

February 11, 2022October 20, 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…

Jeanette Glass Company vintage soda fountain malt glass: 93 ppm Lead (relatively within safe range)

February 11, 2022October 20, 2023

Some information I found about the Logo marking: 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….

Small vintage / antique cut glass / pressed glass dish: Lead-Free, Mercury-Free, Arsenic Free.

February 11, 2022February 12, 2022

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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…

Ascot borosilicate glass & stainless-steel electric kettle (designed in Denmark, made in China): Lead-free & Mercury-free in all accessible components

February 11, 2022May 18, 2023

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Continue reading below each of the images as there are additional XRF Test Results for each component shown, below the image for the component discussed. February 11, 2022 – Friday We bought this electric kettle for our family in October of 2020 Now that we have used this electric kettle for more than a year,…