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2021 Crate & Barrel 15 oz Essential Mug, Made in Indonesia: 4,365 ppm Lead in the black logo mark on the bottom of the mug.

January 10, 2022November 21, 2023

2021 Crate & Barrel 15 oz Essential Mug, Made in Indonesia: 256-870 Reading #1) on plain white of mug 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 24 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 614 +/- 44 ppm Tin (Sn): 6 +/- 3 ppm Platinum (Pt): 23 +/-…

2021 Crate & Barrel Aspen Coupe Salad Plate Made in Indonesia: 3,843 ppm Lead in the black logo mark of the dish.

January 10, 2022November 21, 2023

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2021 Crate & Barrel Aspen Coupe Salad Plate Made in Indonesia Reading #1) on food surface of plate 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 21 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 5 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 552 +/- 44 ppm Tin (Sn): 13 +/- 3 ppm Bismuth (Bi):…

Crate & Barrel (Made in Bangladesh) Marc Bennett 11-inch dinner plate: 8,610 ppm Lead on the back mark / logo area of the dish.

July 25, 2021

Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific method used by the Consumer…

Crate & Barrel (Made in Bangladesh) Marc Bennett 9-inch salad plate: 8,322 ppm Lead on the back mark / logo area of the dish.

July 23, 2021

Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific method used by the Consumer…

Crate and Barrel Vera Custard Cup / Ramekin: 79 ppm Lead on the food surface, safe by all standards.

June 13, 2021November 21, 2023

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Introduction Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…

List of stores I won’t shop at because they recently sold things with Lead or still sell things with Lead…

February 15, 2020May 15, 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…

Arzberg white ceramic dinner plate, made in Germany – c. 1987 – 1992: Lead-safe when tested with an XRF instrument [55 ppm].

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the white ceramic Arzberg (Germany) dish pictured here (purchased by the owner at Crate & Barrel sometime between 1987 and 1992) had the following readings… Bottom of plate (over logo area): Lead (Pb): 55 +/- 13 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,497 +/- 219 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 52 +/- 12 ppm…

“Made in Italy” saucer – purchased new at Crate & Barrel in 2006: 46,700 ppm Lead. [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

July 8, 2019November 21, 2023

Most decorative Crate and Barrel-purchased dishware that I have tested over the years has been positive for high levels of Lead. Here is the full XRF reading for the food surface of the plate pictured. Plain white center of food surface of saucer: Lead (Pb): 29,100 +/- 700 ppm Barium (Ba): 353 +/- 70…

Royal Stafford Fine Earthenware Plate. English, from Crate & Barrel in 2006: 71,900 ppm Lead. [90 is unsafe for kids.]

July 8, 2019November 21, 2023

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I was excited to finally test this plate as I have had several readers ask me if this pattern has Lead. In general (as a rule) most “Royal Stafford” dishes (or “Staffordshire” – or “Made In England” for that matter!) I have tested have been positive for high levels of Lead and most decorative…

Crate & Barrel (Thailand) Floral Dish: 92,200 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe in newly manufactured items intended for use by children.

June 9, 2019November 21, 2023

To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. Please do take a moment to read the exact XRF test results for this item (below), so you can see what is in it (as well as a bit of a list of what is not in it!) To see more Crate & Barrel items I…

Crate & Barrel (Thailand) Floral Plate: 80,300 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 444 ppm Cadmium [causes cancer.]

June 9, 2019November 21, 2023

To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. Please do take a moment to read the exact XRF test results for this item (below), so you can see what is in it (as well as a bit of a list of what is not in it!) To see more Crate & Barrel items I…

Lead-free: Large White Ceramic Crate & Barrel Martin Hunt Bistro Bowl

November 13, 2018July 16, 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…

Made in Mexico Crate & Barrel “Miguel Highball” Glass: Lead-Free (Click for my guide to buying Lead-free glassware!)

July 9, 2018November 22, 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…

#LeadFree: Crate & Barrel Made In Japan White Ceramic Mug

July 9, 2018December 15, 2018

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This Crate & Barrel white ceramic mug (Made In Japan) was negative (non-detect/ND) for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As) when tested with an XRF instrument. The glaze on the main part of the cup was positive for the following metals when tested with an XRF instrument: Barium (Ba): 131 +/- 42…

#LeadFree: 2018 New Crate & Barrel “Aspen” Made In Indonesia White Ceramics

July 8, 2018November 21, 2023

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Originally Published: July 8, 2018 Updated: January 12, 2022 2022 UPDATE: The 2021 version of this pattern (sent to me for testing in December of 2021) did test positive for Lead. Click here to see the full test results for the 2021 Crate & Barrel Aspen pattern dishes. Please note: I have always recommend…

#LeadSafe: 2012 White Square Crate & Barrel Dishes

December 6, 2017April 10, 2018

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2012 Crate & Barrel, Square Pattern Dishes, Made In China. Small white plate: 49 +/- 14 ppm lead. Medium white plate: 85 +/- 17 ppm lead. Large white plate: 110 +/- 21 ppm lead. White bowl: 57 +/- 14 ppm lead. Mug: 82 +/- 18 ppm lead. Glass: ND 4 all. Here’s a link to…

#LeadFree: White Crate & Barrel Dishes

January 3, 2017April 10, 2018

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Newer Crate & Barrel plate : Negative (non-detect) for lead and arsenic. Tested with an XRF instrument #XRFTesting Please note: not all Crate & Barrel dishware is negative for lead (when tested with an XRF.) The owner of this particular dish told me that it was purchased “recently” as of January 2016. Also please note…