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XRF test results for 2009 Design House Stockholm green glazed Starbucks mug sent in by Shelly in California

July 18, 2023December 7, 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 by…

Green “Rubz” massage ball: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free. 20 ppm Antimony.

January 13, 2022January 20, 2022

Reading #1) Green “Rubz” massage ball 80-second test Lead (Pb): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): 5 +/- 1 ppm Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 43 +/- 9 ppm Copper (Cu): 11 +/- 5 ppm Zinc (Zn): 44 +/- 3 ppm Titanium (Ti): 4,767 +/- 126 ppm Tin (Sn):…

Vintage green glass goblet (with W mark in oval): 371 ppm Lead + 14 ppm Antimony (an exception to the loose “rule” that press lines often mean Lead-free)

December 7, 2021August 14, 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,…

Vintage Made-In-U.S.A. Jadeite green Fire-King small glass bowl: 20 ppm Lead (safe by all standards).

October 14, 2020June 10, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…

Green Ikea Mug (Made In China): Lead-free glaze. White ceramic substrate: 43 ppm Lead – safe by all standards!

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

Vintage Corelle Plate With Crazy Daisy Spring Blossom Green Edge: 15,200 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + Cadmium

December 28, 2019April 4, 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,…

Green glass bottle for Ferrarelle Mineral Water: 151 ppm Lead in the green glass. 90 is unsafe for in items used by kids.

December 22, 2019December 25, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument this green glass bottle for Ferrarelle Naturally Sparkling Mineral Water had the following readings: Lead (Pb); 151 +/- 16 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,526 +/- 246 ppm Chromium (Cr): 766 +/- 122 ppm Tin (Sn): 75 +/- 37 ppm Zinc (Zn): 37 +/- 19 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,540 +/- 112…

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Peach Tulip Buds: 28,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 150 Cadmium

June 26, 2019July 17, 2023

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to…

Vintage Light Green Pyrex Small Casserole: 65,200 ppm Lead + 200 ppm Cadmium + 699 ppm Antimony.

June 22, 2019

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Vintage Pyrex Small Light Green Milk Glass Casserole / Custard Dish. When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish / custard had the following readings: With scope focused on exterior green painted area: (minimum 60-second test) Lead (Pd): 65,200 +/- 2,300 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 200 +/- 26 ppm Chromium (Cr): 385…

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Pastel Fruit & Leaf Pattern: 48,800 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 213 Cadmium.

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Vintage Cream Glass Corelle Plate With Pastel Fruit & Leaf Pattern (year of manufacture unknown). When tested with an XRF instrument the painted decorative border of this vintage Corelle plate was positive for a very high level of Lead. To see the full XRF readings…

Multi-colored plastic toy frying pan: Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Antimony & Mercury.

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument (for repeated 60-second / 1-minute tests) this plastic toy frying pan had the following set of readings (below): Green Plastic Knob Copper (Cu): 12 +/- 7 ppm Iron (Fe): 99 +/- 17 ppm Titanium (Ti): 883 +/- 203 ppm Orange Plastic Handle Zinc (Zn): 38 +/- 7 ppm Copper…

grabease First Training Self Feeding Fork for Baby: Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, & Mercury.

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument (for repeated 180 second / 3-minute tests) this grabease brand green plastic baby fork / training fork had the following set of readings (below): Barium (Ba): 137 +/- 77 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,031 +/- 190 ppm That’s it. Titanium & Barium were the only metals detected! Each of these…

Vintage Tupperware GREEN bowl: 2,780 ppm Lead + 234 ppm Arsenic (both metals are poisonous to humans)

March 12, 2019August 10, 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 used…

Green Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

January 2, 2019

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Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Green, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this green Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Vanadium (V): 113 +/- 26 ppm Titanium (Ti): 174…

2018 Dollar Tree Rachael Ray Green Glazed “Double Ridge” Ceramic Plate: Lead-Free & Cadmium-Free

December 8, 2018January 3, 2024

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2018 Dollar Tree Rachael Ray Double Ridge Green Glazed Ceramic Plate Made in China For exact XRF test results, please scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. UPDATE: Too funny! You can buy a set of four of these on Amazon for $31.75, OR spend $4 for the same set of four at the…

2018 Dollar Tree Store Royal Norfolk Green Glazed Ceramic Plate With Ridges: 31 ppm Lead (“Lead Safe”)

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

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2018 Dollar Tree Green Glazed Ceramic Plate, Royal Norfolk. By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China. For exact XRF test results please scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. People often express concern for products from the Dollar (type) stores [Dollar Tree, Dollar Store, Dollar General, 99cent Store] and usually I explain to…

#Leaded: Green Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

October 6, 2018April 13, 2020

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Green Waechtersbach Bowl from Williams Sonoma – Made in Germany, c. 2009 To see more pieces by Waechtersbach that I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument this bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 53,000 +/- 1,900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 4,988 +/- 293 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative…

Vintage Corelle Livingware Spring Blossom Green Crazy Daisy Mug: 31,700 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids]

December 5, 2017December 1, 2019

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Corelle Livingware – by Corning – Made In the U.S.A. Mug. Crazy Daisy, Spring Blossom Green Pattern. Year of manufacture unknown. Tested in 2014. This cup tested positive for 31,700 ppm Lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument. To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. Related: Tamara, why is this a problem? Is this…

Vintage (1960s/1970s) green glass Indiana Glass Kings Crown thumbprint design sorbet dish: Lead Free!

October 14, 2017June 26, 2020

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Originally published: October 14, 2017 Updated: June 26, 2020 – Friday This little green glass ice-cream dish / custard cup tested NEGATIVE for Lead (Pb) when tested with a high-precision XRF instrument testing in “consumer goods” mode. This is actually one of the items I bought for my book [not yet published, title: I Make…

#LeadFree: Silicone Placemat

March 20, 2017

Green Silicone Placemat: Lead Free (NonDetect/ ND for Pb), 21 ppm Cadmium. For more #SaferChoices for your family, click here! Learn more about XRF Testing here. Please consider contributing in support of my consumer goods testing & childhood lead poisoning prevention advocacy work here or here. Thank you!

Vintage Bauer Los Angeles Plate, Green: 430,100 ppm Lead (yes 43% Lead glaze!). Not safe for food use!

January 15, 2017August 11, 2019

The green vintage Bauer, Los Angeles plate pictured here tested positive for Lead at the following level: 430,100 parts per million Lead (when tested with an XRF instrument.) This translates to glaze that is 43% Lead! For context: the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe (and illegal) in a newly manufactured item intended for…

Green (Recycled?) Glass Mug: 431 ppm Lead. [For context: 100 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in toys.]

December 24, 2016February 5, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument this clear glass mug (with green tint, probably recycled glass) had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 431 ppm Mercury (Hg): Negative/Non-Detect (ND) Cadmium (Cd): Negative/Non-Detect (ND) Glassware with a tint often has at least some level of Lead. Recycled glassware also often has at least some level of Lead. If…