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Is Pillivuyt brand china safe? Is Pillivuyt china Lead-free?

Is Pillivuyt brand china safe? Is Pillivuyt china Lead-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…

Pillivuyt brand china piece (3 of 3) – plate with ridged edges (Modele Depose): 32 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

Pillivuyt brand china piece (3 of 3) – plate with ridged edges (Modele Depose): 32 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

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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…

Pillivuyt brand china piece (2 of 3) – casserole with solid handles: 21 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

Pillivuyt brand china piece (2 of 3) – casserole with solid handles: 21 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

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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…

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Gigogne Ice Cream Cups

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Gigogne Ice Cream Cups

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These Duralex Gigogne colored glass ice cream cups (Made in France!) were shipped to me new in 2014 (sent to me for testing directly by the manufacturer).  Each color tested negative for lead, mercury, and arsenic when tested with an XRF instrument. Here is my Amazon affiliate link* to these exact dishes! http://amzn.to/2DhwZvy As always, please…

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex OvenChef Roaster

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex OvenChef Roaster

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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…

Newer “Made In France” Duralex marine blue tumbler: Lead Free! These are the drinking glasses we use in our home.

Newer “Made In France” Duralex marine blue tumbler: Lead Free! These are the drinking glasses we use in our home.

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These Duralex Picardie blue (“Marine”) tumblers were new (shipped to me for testing directly by the manufacturer) in 2014.  They tested negative for lead, mercury 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 these exact glasses! http://amzn.to/2Deha8W Would you like…

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Amber Picardie Tumbler

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Amber Picardie Tumbler

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These Duralex Picardie amber glasses were new (shipped to me for testing directly by the manufacturer) in 2014.  They tested negative for lead, mercury 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 these exact glasses!  http://amzn.to/2D4jb3Y Would you like…

Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler: 223 ppm Lead

Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler: 223 ppm Lead

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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: New (2014) Duralex Picardie Glasses

#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Picardie Glasses

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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…

Emile Henry Mixing Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2014: 1,647 ppm Lead on the food surface.

Emile Henry Mixing Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2014: 1,647 ppm Lead on the food surface.

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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…