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Greenbrier International (Dollar Stores) black & white toy plastic horse (year unknown) positive for unsafe levels of Lead — Please remove from your child’s toy box!

Greenbrier International (Dollar Stores) black & white toy plastic horse (year unknown) positive for unsafe levels of Lead — Please remove from your child’s toy box!

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October 14, 2022 — Friday This small plastic black and white toy horse made by Greenbrier International (the company that makes toys for the Dollar Store/ Dollar Tree chains) tested positive for a very high level of Lead: 3,382 ppm Lead (see full XRF test results below). It also tested positive for an extremely high…

Greenbrier International Christmas House (Dollar Tree) 2021 Plastic Tube Ornament (Santa belt design): Positive for Lead, Arsenic, & Antimony

Greenbrier International Christmas House (Dollar Tree) 2021 Plastic Tube Ornament (Santa belt design): Positive for Lead, Arsenic, & Antimony

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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…

Dollar Store clear plastic phone case with glitter: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free.

Dollar Store clear plastic phone case with glitter: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free.

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. 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…

Dollar Store vinyl coin purse/ key chain: 880 ppm Lead (90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids)

Dollar Store vinyl coin purse/ key chain: 880 ppm Lead (90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids)

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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 used…

Dollar Store blue “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: Negative for Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, & Antimony

Dollar Store blue “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: Negative for Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, & Antimony

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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…

Dollar Store yellow “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: positive for trace Cadmium & Antimony (at relatively safe levels.)

Dollar Store yellow “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: positive for trace Cadmium & Antimony (at relatively safe levels.)

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Dollar Store purple “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: positive for trace Lead, Cadmium & Antimony (at relatively safe levels.)

Dollar Store purple “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: positive for trace Lead, Cadmium & Antimony (at relatively safe levels.)

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International Gray Dish: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free, Antimony-free.

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International Gray Dish: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free, Antimony-free.

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International “Grateful” Dish: 573 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen).

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International “Grateful” Dish: 573 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen).

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International Sunflower Dish: 738 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen).

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International Sunflower Dish: 738 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen).

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

2020 Dollar Store Royal Norfolk White Greenbrier International Dish: 26 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

2020 Dollar Store Royal Norfolk White Greenbrier International Dish: 26 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)

2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)

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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…

Greenbrier International Dollar Tree Store “Super Soft Squishy Toy”: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Antimony-free.

Greenbrier International Dollar Tree Store “Super Soft Squishy Toy”: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Antimony-free.

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Photos below are from another toy, but would likely be the same for the above toy: XRF Testing for the Squishy Doll pictured here. #1.) Blue Dress / Shirt Titanium (Ti): 2,667 +/- 93 ppm Chlorine (Cl): 6,113 +/- 497 ppm #2.) Red Arm Titanium (Ti): 4,295 +/- 132 ppm Chlorine (Cl): 9,733 +/- 622…

Marbles from Dollar Tree Store test positive for Lead, Arsenic, Antimony and Cadmium (using XRF technology)

Marbles from Dollar Tree Store test positive for Lead, Arsenic, Antimony and Cadmium (using XRF technology)

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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 high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…

Dollar Tree Store (Canada) Royal Norfolk gray, cream & brown ceramic bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!

Dollar Tree Store (Canada) Royal Norfolk gray, cream & brown ceramic bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!

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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 high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…

Dollar Tree Store (Canada) Royal Norfolk gray, cream & brown ceramic dish: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!

Dollar Tree Store (Canada) Royal Norfolk gray, cream & brown ceramic dish: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!

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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 high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…

Dollar Store Cristar Mikonos 2019 stemless wine glasses: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free! Good choice!

Dollar Store Cristar Mikonos 2019 stemless wine glasses: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free! Good choice!

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Bottom of Cup – 60 seconds Copper (Cu): 1,789 +/- 154 ppm Chromium (Cr): 203 +/- 56 ppm Titanium (Ti): 4,455 +/- 318 ppm Side of Cup – 60 seconds Copper (Cu): 2,216 +/- 205 ppm Chromium (Cr): 258 +/- 107 ppm Titanium (Ti): 428 +/- 103 ppm Indium (In): 27 +/- 15 ppm no…

Dollar Store plastic robot toy (in yellow), made in China: 113 +/- 31 ppm Lead (in the black legs), safe by all standards.

Dollar Store plastic robot toy (in yellow), made in China: 113 +/- 31 ppm Lead (in the black legs), safe by all standards.

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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 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 high-precision XRF testing (a…

Dollar Store plastic robot toy (in red), made in China: 48 ppm Lead (in the black legs), safe by all standards.

Dollar Store plastic robot toy (in red), made in China: 48 ppm Lead (in the black legs), safe by all standards.

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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 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 high-precision XRF testing (a…

Dollar Store plastic robot toy (in green), made in China: non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony.

Dollar Store plastic robot toy (in green), made in China: non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony.

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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 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 high-precision XRF testing (a…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk White Ceramic Plate by Greenbrier International: 30 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk White Ceramic Plate by Greenbrier International: 30 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Dollar store large red metal Christmas jingle bell: Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, & Antimony! Yay!

Dollar store large red metal Christmas jingle bell: Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, & Antimony! Yay!

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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…

Greenbrier International “Christmas Pickle” (Dollar Tree store; Made in China ): 45 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

Greenbrier International “Christmas Pickle” (Dollar Tree store; Made in China ): 45 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

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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…

Pink Plastic Magic Wand Party Favor: 155 ppm Lead (90 & up is unsafe for kids). Please avoid these and similar toys!

Pink Plastic Magic Wand Party Favor: 155 ppm Lead (90 & up is unsafe for kids). Please avoid these and similar toys!

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  I have long recommended avoiding toys like this. They fall in line with Mardi Gras beads (you can see test results for some of those here). Inexpensive plastic items with sparkly / iridescent paint more-often-than-not has a least some Lead (although there are a lot of exceptions with brand new toys.) This particular magic…