Glasses

September 2023 Amazon Picks: Some of my favorite Lead-free things I love and use every day in my home!

September 3, 2023September 20, 2023

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…

August 2023 Amazon Picks: Top LEAD-FREE glassware choices

August 20, 2023September 6, 2023

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…

Milk Glass with Cow from Global Amici, Made in Italy: 9 ppm Lead + 6 ppm Cadmium. Safe by ALL Standards.

February 4, 2022May 18, 2023

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XRF test results for the item pictured. More information to be posted shortly. Here’s a Lead Safe Mama Amazon affiliate link for these exact glasses. To learn more about the testing methodology employed for the test results reported on this website, click here. For a quick menu to explore more categories of tested items on…

1983 Pizza Hut Care Bear pink “Cheer Bear” glass: 115,900 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids — do you have these?)

November 23, 2019January 2, 2024

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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…

Vintage Coca-Cola Glass: 74,200 ppm Lead (a neurotoxin toxic at 90 ppm+) & 3,023 ppm Cadmium (a carcinogen toxic at 40 ppm+)

October 16, 2019

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In newly-manufactured items that are “intended for use by children” today, 90 ppm Lead (or higher) is considered illegal in the paint, glaze or coating; 100 ppm Lead (or higher) is considered illegal in the base substrate. In addition to testing positive for a very high level of Lead, the commemorative Coca-Cola glass pictured here also…

1983 Pizza Hut Care Bear “Grumpy Bear” glass: 122,900 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument (90 ppm is unsafe — did you have these?)

September 25, 2019January 2, 2024

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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…

Coming Soon: XRF test results for 1983 Pizza Hut Care Bear collectable glasses. Did you have these?

September 22, 2019January 2, 2024

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I bought both of these sets (pictured below) on ebay tonight and I look forward to testing them to compare how the XRF detectable Lead levels are different between the very worn blue one and the blue in newer condition! Stand by (I will probably be reporting the test results for these a month or…

Amber Glass Vintage Wine Goblet: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free, Arsenic-Free!

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

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Every now and then there’s a vintage find that actually doesn’t contain any of “the usual suspects” (5 neurotoxicant metals commonly found in the decorative coatings and/or substrates of so many vintage consumer goods) — Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, and Antimony… When tested with an XRF instrument this goblet (pictured here in this post) had…

Clear Juice Glass With Red Ladybug Design, 2019 purchase from New Seasons Market, Oregon: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free!

May 27, 2019May 10, 2023

When tested with an XRF instrument the glass pictured here (Clear Conique Luminarc 7 oz Ladybug Juice Glass – purchased at New Seasons Market in May of 2019) had the following readings. Focus on red painted lady bug: Barium (Ba):1,192 +/- 266 ppm Copper (Cu): 50 +/- 22 ppm Iron (Fe): 116 +/- 46 ppm…

McDonald’s (c. 1980s?) Camp Snoopy Collection Glass: 85,100 ppm Lead + 1,827 ppm Cadmium + 99 ppm MERCURY!

March 8, 2019

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To see more McDonald’s branded items I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument this Camp Snoopy collectable drinking glass (promotional giveaway from McDonald’s c. 1980s) had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 85,100 +/- 1,800 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 1,827 +/- 74 ppm Mercury (Hg): 99 +/- 39 ppm Chromium (Cr): 3,061 +/-…

c. 1996 Mickey Mouse McDonald’s Disney World 25th Anniversary Glass: 73,300 ppm Lead + 1,855 ppm Cadmium

March 8, 2019October 9, 2023

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Remember the Magic … with a dash of LEAD! (And Cadmium for good measure.) 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…

Vintage 1980 Strawberry Shortcake Glass: 65,800 ppm Lead + 2,622 ppm Cadmium + 77 ppm MERCURY! (90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids)

February 22, 2019January 2, 2024

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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…

Peyo 1983 Baker Smurf Drinking Glass: 129,800 ppm Lead + 5,587 ppm Cadmium + 5,344 ppm Arsenic (90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids!)

February 21, 2019January 2, 2024

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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…

1973 Warner Brothers Pepsi Collector Series Daffy Duck Drinking Glass: 71,800 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids.)

February 19, 2019December 23, 2022

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In newly manufactured items that are intended for use by children and made today, 90 ppm Lead (or higher) is considered illegal in the paint, glaze or coating. 100 ppm Lead (or higher) is considered illegal in the base substrate. In addition to the Lead listed in the title, this piece also tested positive for…

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…

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

January 14, 2018April 27, 2020

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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…

Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler: 223 ppm Lead

January 14, 2018May 5, 2023

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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

January 14, 2018September 22, 2019

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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…

Vintage Princess House Clear Glass Mug: Lead-Free! (UPDATE: Princess House also sold Leaded items – so be careful!)

December 16, 2017May 5, 2023

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Originally Published: December 16, 2017 Updated: December 10, 2020 When I originally wrote this, I shared the following sentence (which is no longer true!): “All “Princess House” brand glassware that I have ever tested has been 100% free of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Arsenic (As.)” Just recently, I learned that Princess House also…

#Leaded: Delta Dragons Glass

December 2, 2017December 3, 2017

Dragon Glass: 33,500 ppm lead (Pb), 499 ppm cadmium (Cd), 60 ppm mercury (Hg), & 5,307 ppm chromium (Cr). Thank you to Stephanie Hastings for donating and supporting this post! —- The total lead content in dishes and items intended for adults (vs. items intended for children) is mostly not regulated at all (as measured with an XRF). Items…

Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Glass Baby Bottle: Lead-free, but trace Cadmium found in the glass of the bottle & nipple

October 14, 2017July 11, 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 Mama,…

#GuerrillaXRFTesting @ Walmart!, Pioneer Woman Glasses (video)

June 13, 2017June 20, 2017

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More #GuerrillaXRFTesting videos featuring Tamara and Carissa! Please watch and share and let us know if you have any questions! For more lead-free glassware choices, click here! To support our work so we can make more of these videos, please consider donating to my GoFundMe! Thank you!