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Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup: Positive for 326 ppm Cadmium in the Red Exterior Writing. 75 ppm is illegal in Denmark.

December 28, 2019March 28, 2024

Originally published: December 30, 2016 Updated: December 28, 2019 When tested with an XRF instrument this glass Pyrex measuring cup had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/ND [Negative] Cadmium (Cd): 326 ppm [in the red writing on the outside of the glass.] Sorry – I don’t have any more information about the model number or…

New (2019) Duralex Ovenchef Ovensafe Clear Glass Ramekin Made In France: Lead-Free! [a great choice!]

December 16, 2019May 6, 2023

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Why I love Duralex! When tested in “consumer goods mode” using an XRF instrument, this little clear glass Duralex oven safe ramekin (2019) tested negative for all of the toxicants I normally look for in consumer goods. I use Duralex glassware in my home. Here’s an Amazon affiliate link for this product: https://amzn.to/2POAXQo [Note it…

Vintage restaurant-style salt shaker: Lead-Free. These are my favorite & just 75 ¢ each at a restaurant supply store.

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

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Salt Shaker Test Results This is my favorite style of salt shaker and I have never tested one that looked like this that was positive for Lead. It’s simple and relatively nontoxic – plus you can see the contents so you know exactly how much you have left (and I don’t know why anyone would…

Voss Glass Water Bottle (c. 2018): Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Antimony & Mercury!

November 13, 2019April 11, 2020

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This water bottle was sent to me by a reader in 2018 (Yes, I am that far behind in reporting test results! Sorry everyone.) It was likely manufactured in 2017 or 2018. It is my understanding that this is Voss brand water bottle without the label (some of these have a label that is a…

Red & clear vintage/antique pressed glass child’s mug: Lead-free!!! Please make a note of the “press lines”

November 9, 2019May 10, 2023

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Press lines often are a good indicator that an antique or vintage functional glassware item (mug, vase, bowl, platter, etc.) is Lead-free (see images below). This is not ALWAYS the case, of course — but is almost always the case…in more than 10 years of testing consumer goods for Lead using XRF technology – including…

Clear Juice Glass With Red Ladybug Design, 2019 purchase from New Seasons Market, Oregon: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free!

May 27, 2019May 10, 2023

When tested with an XRF instrument the glass pictured here (Clear Conique Luminarc 7 oz Ladybug Juice Glass – purchased at New Seasons Market in May of 2019) had the following readings. Focus on red painted lady bug: Barium (Ba):1,192 +/- 266 ppm Copper (Cu): 50 +/- 22 ppm Iron (Fe): 116 +/- 46 ppm…

This is the clear borosilicate glass tea pot I use in my home. Yes, it is Lead-free and stovetop safe!

May 23, 2019May 10, 2023

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Here are the full XRF test results for the clear borosilicate glass teapot I use every day in my home. The picture below also shows one of the clear glass coffee mugs I use every day in my home too! I will make a separate post for that. 180-second test (3 minutes): Barium (Ba): 455 +/-…

Pfaltzgraff Linea Pattern (Made in China) Clear Glass Bowl: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free, Arsenic-Free, Mercury-Free!

March 25, 2019May 5, 2023

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Pfaltzgraff Linea pattern clear glass bowl had the following readings. Barium (Ba): 2,192 +/- 68 ppm Zinc (Zn): 6,990 +/- 176 ppm Iron (Fe): 187 +/- 87 ppm Vanadium (V): 1,170 +/- 67 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,187 +/- 81 ppm Platinum (Pt): 148 +/- 50 ppm All of…

Paint on Brand new (2019) Sneaky Pete Vaporizer Borosilicate Glass Vape Tube: 6,827 ppm Lead, 2,233 ppm Cadmium, & 807 ppm Arsenic

March 6, 2019November 11, 2023

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This is an ad-free article. 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…

Made in USA Vintage Pyrex Clear Glass Double Boiler Cooking Pot: 216 ppm Lead

January 13, 2019May 5, 2023

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Vintage Pyrex Clear Glass Double Boiler Cooking Pot. I tested this with an XRF instrument and below am reporting two sets of readings for this piece. First is the reading for the vessel of the pot. This is from a two-minute (12o second) reading using an XRF instrument. If a metal is not listed…

2018 Dollar Store Christmas Wine Glass by Greenbrier International: 1,299 ppm Cadmium

November 20, 2018January 2, 2024

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2018 Dollar Store Christmas Theme Wine Glass by Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in the U.S.A. For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. I was really surprised that this was 100% Lead-free, but not surprised that it tested positive for a high level of Cadmium. Related: What…

2018 Dollar Store “Happy Birthday” Wine Glass by Cristar: Lead-Free!

November 18, 2018January 5, 2024

2018 Dollar Tree “Happy Birthday” Wine Glass by Cristar Made in Columbia For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. 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…

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….

XRF Test Results For 2018 Ball Pint Jar, Regular Mouth, 16 oz w/ Lids. What’s in my Ball Jar?

October 1, 2018March 4, 2020

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2018 Ball Pint Mason Jar, Regular Mouth 16 oz With Lids Originally published: October 1, 2018 Updated: March 3, 2020 This item consists of three “components”, with five distinct areas requiring testing: The clear glass of the jar. The metal of the band. The off-white-colored coating on the underside / “inside” (food contact surface) of the lid. The…

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

September 16, 2018July 3, 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)…

Red markings on Lady Lane Farms glass milk bottles, Garry’s Meadow Fresh: 20,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids).

June 16, 2018January 14, 2020

Originally posted: June 16, 2018 Updated: January 14, 2020 – Update at bottom of post. When the red paint on these reusable glass milk bottles was tested with an XRF instrument it was positive for lead at levels as high as 20,500 +/- 500 ppm and for cadmium at 1118 +/- 48 ppm. To learn…

#Leaded: Small Vintage Cut Crystal Goblet / Shot Glass

June 12, 2018

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This small vintage cut crystal goblet was positive for lead at 22,200 +/- 700 ppm when tested with an XRF instrument. There is no mark or maker information available for this piece, although I did confirm that it is vintage. Most leaded crystal is positive for lead at levels closer to 300,000 ppm so this…

#Cadmium: Voss Glass Water Bottle

January 23, 2018January 27, 2018

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Clear glass water bottle, Voss brand. The bottle and lid were negative for lead, mercury and arsenic – but the white writing on the outside was positive for trace (low levels) of cadmium, at 11 ppm. (+/- 6 ppm). If you have scrolled through the posts on my blog at all you have seen that…

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex OvenChef Roaster

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018

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This Duralex OvenChef clear glass rectangular roaster was shipped to me new in 2014 (sent to me for testing directly by the manufacturer). It tested negative for lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic when tested with an XRF instrument. I love responsible companies who ship me stuff for testing directly! Here is my Amazon affiliate link* to this…

Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler: 223 ppm Lead

January 14, 2018May 5, 2023

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When tested with an XRF instrument this small vintage clear glass Arcoroc juice tumbler (Made in France) tested positive for Lead with the following reading: 223 ppm. Here are some Amazon affiliate links* to similar, modern (“Made in France”) lead-free glasses (#SaferChoices!): http://amzn.to/2DhXhNY http://amzn.to/2Dvym7m http://amzn.to/2D4q9Gt More info about Arcoroc below: (click the image of the…

#LeadFree: Clear Glass Dish From Walmart

January 14, 2018May 5, 2023

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Newer clear glass plate (tested in 2014), purchased at Walmart. #LeadFREE! Non-detect for lead when tested with an XRF instrument. (Lemon included for size!) Here are some Amazon links* to similar lead-free clear-glass choices on Amazon: 1) http://amzn.to/2D5DhL6 2) http://amzn.to/2DfxTZb 3) http://amzn.to/2myQWTU Would you like to see more test results like this? Please help me…

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Picardie Glasses

January 14, 2018September 22, 2019

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These Duralex Picardie glasses were new (shipped to me for testing directly by the manufacturer) in 2014. They tested negative for lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and barium when tested with an XRF instrument. I love responsible companies who ship me stuff for testing directly! Here are some Amazon affiliate links* to these exact glasses as…

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…

Vintage Princess House Clear Glass Mug: Lead-Free! (UPDATE: Princess House also sold Leaded items – so be careful!)

December 16, 2017May 5, 2023

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Originally Published: December 16, 2017 Updated: December 10, 2020 When I originally wrote this, I shared the following sentence (which is no longer true!): “All “Princess House” brand glassware that I have ever tested has been 100% free of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Arsenic (As.)” Just recently, I learned that Princess House also…