“100% Natural” 2019 Eco-Wedge Crayons. Purple tested positive for trace levels of Arsenic. Other colors tested clean.
Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (for ages 3+): Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury & Antimony
This post is linked to all of my posts about crayons; including Crayola, Honey Sticks, Filana, and Stockmar.
“NonToxic” Organic Beeswax Crayons USA Made: 2 colors positive for trace Cadmium (a known carcinogen.)
Honey Sticks beeswax crayons from New Zealand: two colors tested positive for trace Cadmium, a known carcinogen.
Click to read the full XRF test results for Stockmar beeswax crayons (testing for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, etc.)
Question: Do Crayola Crayons have Lead? Answer: Yes they do, at levels considered safe for toys but unsafe for food.
#AskTamara: Are my kids’ crayons toxic? Which brand of crayons is safe? Crayola? Filana? Stockmar? Honey Sticks?
