“Lead Free”

And then there were 42! 42 Laboratory Tested Safer Foods & Supplements!

And then there were 42! 42 Laboratory Tested Safer Foods & Supplements!

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And then there were 42! – Below is an EXPANDING list of products (foods and supplements) that have tested “non-detect” for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic with independent, third-party, crowd-funded laboratory testing coordinated by Lead Safe Mama, LLC (an Oregon-based small business with a unique community-collaborative business model and a focus on consumer goods safety and…

And then there were 38! 38 Laboratory Tested Safer Foods & Supplements!

And then there were 38! 38 Laboratory Tested Safer Foods & Supplements!

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And then there were 38! (well, actually – 42!) – Below is an EXPANDING list of products (foods and supplements) that have tested “non-detect” for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic with independent, third-party, crowd-funded laboratory testing coordinated by Lead Safe Mama, LLC (an Oregon-based small business with a unique community-collaborative business model and a focus on…

Why are Clean Label Project Purity Award “winning” products testing positive for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic?

Why are Clean Label Project Purity Award “winning” products testing positive for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic?

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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,…

More Myths & Misinformation on Fable’s Website (12/1/2023)

More Myths & Misinformation on Fable’s Website (12/1/2023)

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Two images we shared on social media today:   We currently have four articles published related to Fable dishware: Our initial article detailed the concerns and our test results from testing several examples of their products. A follow-up piece features our email exchange with the owner of Fable (an effort to help him better understand…

As expected, Fable uses alternate definition of the term “Lead-free” to justify the presence of Lead (& Cadmium) in their dishes (which are advertised as “Lead-free”)

As expected, Fable uses alternate definition of the term “Lead-free” to justify the presence of Lead (& Cadmium) in their dishes (which are advertised as “Lead-free”)

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  We currently have three articles published related to Fable dishware: Our initial article detailed the concerns and our test results from testing several examples of their products. A follow-up piece featured our email exchange with the owner of Fable (an effort to help him better understand the issue as it was clear he did…

Aptly named “Fable” pottery, selling Lead-contaminated ceramics marketed as Lead-free (some “tea” — aka drama — developing). Here’s Lead Safe Mama’s email exchange with the owner.

Aptly named “Fable” pottery, selling Lead-contaminated ceramics marketed as Lead-free (some “tea” — aka drama — developing). Here’s Lead Safe Mama’s email exchange with the owner.

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Popular Canadian Fable dishware (sold as “non-toxic” & “Lead-free”) tests positive for Lead in glaze — read more here

Popular Canadian Fable dishware (sold as “non-toxic” & “Lead-free”) tests positive for Lead in glaze — read more here

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Alternate Title Concept: Aptly named “Fable” pottery, selling Lead-contaminated ceramics and marketing them as Lead-free. Read more here.   This is an ad-free article. There’s a lot of information (including lots of images) in this article, so we are publishing it as an ad-free article to make it easier to read. To make a contribution…

XRF test results for turquoise glazed Sweese “Lead-Free” ceramic dish — sent in by Joseph in Florida

XRF test results for turquoise glazed Sweese “Lead-Free” ceramic dish — sent in by Joseph in Florida

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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…

XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand red plate with white geometric pattern (Made in China)

XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand red plate with white geometric pattern (Made in China)

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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…

XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand red plate with white circles (Made in China)

XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand red plate with white circles (Made in China)

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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…

XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand yellow plate (Made in China)

XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand yellow plate (Made in China)

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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…

Dowan response to Lead Safe Mama’s detection of (trace-level) Lead in their “Lead-free” products is “ATTACK!” LOL — Read the latest!

Dowan response to Lead Safe Mama’s detection of (trace-level) Lead in their “Lead-free” products is “ATTACK!” LOL — Read the latest!

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Introduction (for those new to this website) Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention 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 technology (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer…

Press Release: Second Lead Safe Mama, LLC Initiated Product Recall in 2023 — CUPKIN children’s cups

Press Release: Second Lead Safe Mama, LLC Initiated Product Recall in 2023 — CUPKIN children’s cups

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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…

Passive-Aggressively Victim-Blaming, Cupkin Finally Issues a Recall for Lead-contaminated “Lead-Free” Children’s Cups

Passive-Aggressively Victim-Blaming, Cupkin Finally Issues a Recall for Lead-contaminated “Lead-Free” Children’s Cups

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Introduction (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)…

In preparing to file the Lead Safe Mama, LLC CPSC violation report for Cupkin, I had the following exchange with the owner

In preparing to file the Lead Safe Mama, LLC CPSC violation report for Cupkin, I had the following exchange with the owner

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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 by…

I met with the owner of Cupkin today (1/14/23). Here’s my follow up email to him.

I met with the owner of Cupkin today (1/14/23). Here’s my follow up email to him.

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Saturday — January 14, 2023 Hi Max! Thank you for taking the time to come to my office – (in my home!) – to meet with me today. I am still processing all of the things we discussed, and may write up some more comprehensive thoughts and feedback later.   First and foremost, I want…

Full text thread with owner of Cupkin to date (1/11/2023)

Full text thread with owner of Cupkin to date (1/11/2023)

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Wednesday — January 11, 2023 Hello! The images below are the full-text thread of my communication with the owner of Cupkin (Max), to date. There is some overlap in the images intentionally so you can follow the thread. I have also embedded the referenced video (you see a screenshot of it) with me testing the cups…

Video response and letter from the owner of Cupkin: we’re going to meet up on Saturday and test some more of his cups!

Video response and letter from the owner of Cupkin: we’re going to meet up on Saturday and test some more of his cups!

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  Monday — January 9, 2023 Below is the video response from the owner of Cupkin (in response to the article and letter I published last night — link here). Here’s a screenshot of the letter they sent out with this video: Here’s the text of their letter as written, this also includes a hyperlink to their…

Cupkin’s corporate philosophy includes “mistakes happen” — guess so! “Lead-free” kids cup tests positive for unsafe (& illegal) levels of Lead

Cupkin’s corporate philosophy includes “mistakes happen” — guess so! “Lead-free” kids cup tests positive for unsafe (& illegal) levels of Lead

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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 by…

“Lead Free” FAO Schwarz Ceramic Tea Party Traditional English Set tests positive for Lead & Cadmium (article with details).

“Lead Free” FAO Schwarz Ceramic Tea Party Traditional English Set tests positive for Lead & Cadmium (article with details).

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Lead-free claims on the box   “Lead free”claims on their website (“Lead free” is mentioned THREE times!). Safety warning that came in the package October 16, 2022 – Sunday XRF test results for the pink polka dot FAO Schwarz tea set pictured are below Well. I had truly hoped that this adorable little tea set would…

Some new / current #LeadSafeMama approved Lead-free dish choices for the Fall / Winter 2022 season.

Some new / current #LeadSafeMama approved Lead-free dish choices for the Fall / Winter 2022 season.

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October 9, 2022 – Sunday In response to all of the recent posts about toxicants (Lead, Cadmium and Antimony) found in modern Fiesta Tableware (which is marketed and sold as “Lead Free”), Lead Safe Mama readers have repeatedly asked (over the last couple of days) for my current suggestion for truly Lead-Free dishware options. Below…

NEW VIDEO: Testing “Lead-Free” Mexican Pottery for Lead (guess what … NOT Lead-free!)

NEW VIDEO: Testing “Lead-Free” Mexican Pottery for Lead (guess what … NOT Lead-free!)

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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…

“Made For Retail” Black Wood Tree (Made In China, $3): Lead-free, Mercury Free & Arsenic Free

“Made For Retail” Black Wood Tree (Made In China, $3): Lead-free, Mercury Free & Arsenic Free

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Made For Retail Black Wood Tree 2020 Holiday Season Toy / Decor When I first got this toy (it’s like a toy tree for a child’s wooden train set) I thought it was plastic but the label on it says it is wood, so we’ll go with heavily finished wood (unless I hear otherwise!) This…

#TeamWork! Mighty Nest is offering full refunds if you bought (Lead-containing) Paulie Jars from them!

#TeamWork! Mighty Nest is offering full refunds if you bought (Lead-containing) Paulie Jars from them!

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November 2, 2020 – Monday This is the fourth post in a series of posts about this situation (The discovery of Lead in Paulie Jars sold by Mighty Nest as “Lead Free”) So far there are three additional posts up related to this product, and I will update this list as additional posts are published….