“Lead Free”

Today I heard back from Paulie Jar regarding Lead found in their “non-toxic” insulated stainless containers.

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

November 1, 2020 – Sunday Note: This post has the same introduction as the post with the response from Mighty Nest. The most interesting part of this post (IMHO) is my additional responses to Paulie Jar at the bottom of the post. Thanks for reading! Last night (at 9:30 p.m. PST) I published a post sharing about the findings of…

Today I heard back from the CEO of Mighty Nest regarding Lead found in stainless containers purchased on their site.

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

November 1, 2020 – Sunday Last night (at 9:30 p.m. PST) I published a post sharing about the findings of Lead in Paulie Jar stainless steel insulated beverage / food containers. Here is the link to the original post. The reason this finding is concerning is two-fold. Reason #1) This product was being marketed and sold…

Paulie Jar insulated stainless steel containers (sold by Mighty Nest & clearly marketed for use by kids), positive for Lead.

October 31, 2020October 16, 2023

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October 31, 2020 – Saturday Halloween! Tonight (at 10:49 East Coast Time) a reader contacted me with the following message (continue reading below the image):My reader and I had a bit of a follow-up conversation via Facebook messenger – as I do with so many of my readers! I was not at all surprised to…

This is what a Leaded sealing dot looks like on a stainless steel water bottle. Please read the full piece if you have questions.

July 31, 2020March 9, 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,…

Bassoon wire – sample #7: PBW22 Miller Pro 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Wire Product Description PBW22 Miller PRO Brass Wire, 22 Gauge, 1 LB spool Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 374,000 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 625,200 +/- 2,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types of…

Bassoon wire – sample #6: Charles Music BFW150 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Wire Product Description: BFW150 22 Gauge Wire for Bassoon Reeds, One Ounce Purchased at: https://charlesmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 219 +/- 101 ppm Tin (Sn): 108 +/- 52 ppm Zinc (Zn): 308,500 +/- 1,500 ppm Copper (Cu): 690,300 +/- 1,900 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No…

Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Wire Product Description: 2XW22 2XREED Soft Brass Wire 22 Gauge 100ft Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 279 +/- 64 ppm Zinc (Zn): 237,800 +/- 15,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 416,000 +/- 25,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds)…

Bassoon wire – sample #1: Hodge Products Zebra Wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Wire Product Description: W22Z-15 Bassoon Wire 22 gauge (15 yds) for bassoon – Zebra Wire Purchased at: https://hodgeproductsinc.com When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 343,000 +/- 32,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 602,200 +/- 53,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types…

Bassoon wire – sample #2: Rieger Reed Wire Brass RBRW7 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Wire Product Description RBRW7 Rieger Reed Wire, Brass – .7mm approx. 22 Gauge, 200 Grams Purchased at http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,700 +/- 25,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 562,500 +/- 45,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different…

Bassoon wire – sample #3: G-05 35 Ft Forrests Music Brass Wire 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Wire Product Description: G-05 35 Ft 22 Gauge Brass Wire purchased at Forrests Music https://www.forrestsmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,500 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 688,100 +/- 2,300 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,903 +/- 252 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test…

Tamara’s Favorite Things – Duralex clear glass “Cosy” coffee mug: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free.

June 13, 2020May 5, 2023

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These are my favorite mugs – the mugs my family uses every day in our home. I like them so much that I even bought a set for my son to get his kitchen away at college started! XRF test results for clear glass coffee mug pictured here. 30-second test Lead (Pb): non-detect Cadmium (Cd):…

Vintage Winthrop silver plate Gerber Baby spoon: Lead-Free, 14.7% silver! This is safe for babies to use! Do you have one?

March 6, 2020December 3, 2023

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This was purchased at an antique store (for $12) and I don’t know how old it is. If you happen to have one of these at home (from your childhood) and know the year made, please let me know and I will update the post accordingly! Thank you. Gerber baby spoon – handle Zinc (Zn):…

Natural organic hemp wick: No Lead, No Cadmium, No Arsenic, No Mercury, No Antimony! Affiliate link in post!

January 7, 2020June 12, 2022

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Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for the exact product tested: https://amzn.to/39MqnCE When tested with an XRF instrument, the natural organic hemp wick (coated in organic beeswax) pictured here had the following readings: Non-Detect for: Lead (<3 ppm Limit of Detection) Cadmium (<12 ppm Limit of Detection) Mercury (<5 ppm Limit of Detection) Arsenic (<2 ppm…

Paparazzi earrings: Lead-free BUT positive for 2,985 ppm Antimony (+ Arsenic too). Antimony causes cancer in rats.

January 7, 2020January 3, 2022

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Published: January 7, 2020 Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses…

Paparazzi “stone” ring: Lead-free & “Nickel-free”, as advertised…BUT: 265,300 ppm CADMIUM! Cadmium causes cancer.

January 7, 2020January 4, 2022

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Published: January 7, 2020 Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses…

#AskTamara: Which dishes are Lead-free? Pioneer Woman? Wedgwood? Franciscan? Blue Willow? Fiestaware? Heath?

December 28, 2019May 15, 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…

Bennington Potters blue glazed ceramic coffee mug: LEAD FREE! Really great gift choice! $31.00 (including shipping).

December 18, 2019November 19, 2023

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Note: This is NOT a sponsored post and these photos do not do this mug justice. Here is the website for this company: https://www.benningtonpotters.com Does this coffee mug test positive for Lead? NOPE! When tested with an XRF instrument, this blue glazed Bennington Potters mug (made in Bennington, Vermont and purchased online directly from the…

A lovely inexpensive natural non-toxic gift idea – olive wood bowl from Trader Joe’s: Lead-free & only $5.99!

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

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This is NOT a sponsored post! 🙂 When tested with an XRF instrument this small Tunisian olive wood bowl from Trader Joe’s had the following readings: Bromine (Br): 5 +/- 1 ppm Copper (Cu): 12 +/- 8 ppm It was non-detect (Negative) for the following metals: Lead Mercury Cadmium Arsenic Chromium Antimony Selenium Barium As…

Sur La Table beechwood spoon “Made in China”: no metals detected! Natural wood is generally a good choice!

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

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A simple wooden spoon! In the Rubin household we love plain, natural (uncoated, undecorated, unpainted, unsealed!) solid wood cooking utensils. We’re funky hippies after all, lol! My mom actually used to date a wooden spoon salesman named Norm (late 1970s I think, possibly early 1980s!) After Norm and Mom were no longer dating I even…

2019 Sweese brand “Eco-Friendly” & “Lead-Free” ceramic mug: 29 ppm Lead. Note: This is Lead-SAFE by all standards.

November 19, 2019March 26, 2021

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This company (Sweese) is obviously doing an excellent job trying to create a completely Lead-free product… however the ceramic mug pictured here (a new mug purchased in 2019 from Sweese) simply is not Lead-FREE. I would classify this as “low-lead“, “almost ‘Lead-free’” , or even “Lead-SAFE” — and accordingly, instead of imprinting the bottom of the mug…

A 1984 Gorham baby cup likely sold as a Lead-Free Pewter: 1,441 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 70,500 ppm Antimony (a carcinogen.)

November 9, 2019March 26, 2021

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When tested with an XRF instrument this baby cup from 1984 had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 1,441 +/- 293 ppm Antimony (Sb): 70,500 +/- 1,500 ppm Tin (Sn): 910,500 +/- 4,100 ppm Copper (Cu): 11,00 +/- 1,100 ppm Titanium (Ti): 5,012 +/- 370 ppm All tests results listed on this blog are from testing…

Modern Fiesta Homer Laughlin China Small Dish. Marked “Lead Free”. Negative for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic!

May 27, 2019January 31, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument this small modern yellow Fiestaware plate had the following readings: Barium (Ba): 697 +/- 82 ppm Zinc (Zn): 13,200 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu): 320 +/- 60 ppm Iron (Fe): 999 +/- 196 ppm Vanadium (V): 1,150 +/- 85 ppm Titanium (Ti): 2,010 +/- 139 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 16,200…

What to do if you are a blogger (reseller) who has been selling Ceramcor/ Xtrema with the understanding they are metals-free

May 26, 2019April 17, 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,…

Xtrema, an important point: The clay substrate had only 4 metals. This means 10 metals were detected just in the glaze.

May 25, 2019April 17, 2024

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May 25, 2019 In discussing the issue of the Xtrema / Ceramcor pans with my husband tonight, I showed him my three sets of readings that I wrote up for my post from last August (August 2018 – the post with the full readings from all components on one example pan [all of which were…