Quick note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are — frankly — shocking. I want to just leave a note here to let you know I will be writing a summary piece discussing these concerns in light of the test results for the five examples we sent to the lab this…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are — frankly — shocking. I want to just leave a note here to let you know I will be writing a summary piece discussing these concerns in light of the test results for the five examples we sent to the lab this…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are — frankly — shocking. I just want to leave a note here letting you know I will be writing a summary piece discussing these concerns in light of the test results for five examples we sent to the lab this month. We…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are — frankly — shocking. I just want to leave a note here letting you know I will be writing a summary piece discussing the concerns in light of the test results for five examples we sent to the lab this month. We…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: The results of our cinnamon testing are — frankly — shocking. I want to just leave a note here to let you know I will be writing a summary piece discussing these concerns in light of the test results for the five examples we sent to the lab this…
A quick note from Tamara Rubin: Below, we compare the levels of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic found in this product (as measured in parts per billion) to the 2021 proposed levels for products intended for consumption by children. While at first glance this may seem like an unfair context to put a product like…
A quick note from Tamara Rubin: Below, we compare the levels of Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic found in this product (as measured in parts per billion) to the 2021 proposed levels for products intended for consumption by children. While at first glance this may seem like a ridiculous context to place a product…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: With the levels of Cadmium found in this product, it should not be considered a safe food for children (or for adults for that matter). This is especially concerning given the fact it is a product often used as a replacement for peanut butter, and consumed daily (or even…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: With the levels of toxicants found in this product, this snack bar should not be considered a safe food for young children. This is especially concerning given the fact that the product is expressly marketed as being a healthy snack for kids. Cadmium is a known carcinogen. Specifically given…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: With the levels of toxicants found in this product, this snack bar should not be considered a safe food for young children. Cadmium is a known carcinogen. Specifically given the significant level of Cadmium found in this product, it may not be prudent for anyone with a history of…
Batch info for the product we tested: Quick note from Tamara Rubin: While the amount of Lead found in these vitamins is relatively low (compared to Lead levels we have found in other similar products), it is the science-backed position of Lead Safe Mama, LLC that prenatal vitamins should not test positive for Lead…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: It is the position of Lead Safe Mama, LLC that prenatal vitamins should not test positive for Lead at levels above 2 parts per billion (ppb) (or less conservatively, definitely not at levels above 4 ppb). Prenatal vitamins should also not test positive for levels of Arsenic and Cadmium…
Batch info for the batch tested: Quick note from Tamara Rubin: While the amount of Lead found in these vitamins is relatively low (compared to Lead levels we have found in other similar products), it is the position of Lead Safe Mama, LLC that prenatal vitamins should not test positive for Lead at levels…
Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product represents the first laboratory test we have coordinated for a children’s multivitamin that has resulted in “non-detect” readings across the board for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The full lab report (which includes the low thresholds of detection for the testing completed on this product)…
Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! As another product that we tested from this brand resulted in a positive for Lead (more details here, at this link), we were pleasantly surprised to learn this product tested “non-detect” for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report (which includes the low thresholds of detection…
Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested “non-detect” for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! This is interesting given the organic version of this product from the same brand tested positive for traces of Arsenic (you can find that lab report here). The lab report for the product pictured above — the…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested “non-detect” for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report with the low thresholds of detection can be found at the bottom of this page. This is the FIRST boxed breakfast cereal for children we have found to be non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury,…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested “non-detect” for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report with the low thresholds of detection can be found at the bottom of this page. This is the THIRD infant formula we are reporting on that has tested non-detect for all four heavy metals…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested “non-detect” for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report with the low thresholds of detection can be found at the bottom of this page. This is the SECOND infant formula we are reporting on that has tested non-detect for all four heavy metals…
Quick note from Tamara Rubin: Hi all! This product tested “non-detect” for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic! The lab report with the low thresholds of detection can be found at the bottom of this page. This is the very first infant formula we are reporting on that has tested non-detect for all four heavy…
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,…
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,…
A Personal Note From Tamara: Here’s an affiliate link for this product if you are happy with these test results (graphic summary and lab report below) and would to support the work of Lead Safe Mama, LLC with your purchases. I personally will not be purchasing this product for my family. We don’t usually…
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,…