Lead Free Items With Lead Archives

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

December 1, 2023February 7, 2024

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”)

December 1, 2023December 3, 2023

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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.

November 29, 2023December 1, 2023

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

November 28, 2023February 7, 2024

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

April 5, 2023September 28, 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…

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

April 4, 2023September 28, 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…

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

April 4, 2023September 28, 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…

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

April 3, 2023April 11, 2023

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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…

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

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022

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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…

TeaBloom just sent me an e-mail threatening legal action against me if I don’t remove my video. Read it here.

April 20, 2021October 1, 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…

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

April 9, 2021November 8, 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…

Marketed as Lead-Free but painted with Lead Paint: Tea Bloom Glass Teapot, Made in China (video)

April 8, 2021December 19, 2023

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New YouTube Video Tonight 4/8/2021 – Thursday Video is at the bottom of the page. Turn up your volume because sound is pretty LOW on this video. Thanks! I will be writing an article with the full XRF test results for the teapot discussed in this short video (below) in the coming days. In the meantime, here’s…

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,…

Green shooter marble (Marble King brand, previously sold & marketed as Lead-free): 1,375 ppm Lead (+ Cadmium too).

February 10, 2020March 26, 2021

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Above photos shows a small Marble King brand green-swirl “cat’s eye” marble (randomly positive for 175 ppm Lead) next to a large Marble King brand green-swirl “cat’s eye” shooter (randomly positive for 1375 ppm Lead). Please note the level of Lead is not dependent on the size of the marble. – Photos by Avi B….

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…

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,…

One of my most disappointing finds recently: purple 2019 ForLife Q Tea Cup w Handle “lead-free” mug: 541 ppm Lead

May 23, 2019January 21, 2023

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This story is a perfect example of why I hate recommending any mass-produced product!… Earlier this year (2019) I bought a set of these mugs [ ForLife Q Tea Cup with Handle 10 ounce purple mugs ] as a birthday gift for my good friend Carissa (because I had tested a cute unicorn mug of hers…

White Ceramic Bone China Fine Porcelain Dowan Bowl: 35 ppm Lead + 17 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards).

March 25, 2019May 19, 2021

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This product is marketed online and sold as “Lead Free” on Amazon (below is a screenshot from the Amazon listing for this product taken on 3/25/2019 – 7:50 p.m.): When tested with an XRF instrument this white ceramic bowl had the following readings (with a one-minute test in consumer goods mode): Inside food surface of…

Boroux “lead-free” water bottle painted logo positive for: 2,235 ppm Lead, 140 ppm Cadmium, 301 ppm Arsenic.

January 5, 2019March 26, 2021

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the painted-on logo on the outside of the Boroux bottles (which are advertised as “Lead-free”) was positive for Lead, Cadmium and Arsenic. To confirm the results, I did three sets of readings, each with different sections of the painted logo within the scope of the XRF (which is about…

Another “Lead-free” product tests positive for Lead. VitaClay Chef Slow Cooker: 70,400 ppm Lead — read on for more info.

November 25, 2018January 7, 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…

Made In Mexico Ceramic Glazed Bowl Marked “Lead Free”: Positive for more than 300,000 ppm Lead [that’s 30%!]

June 13, 2018March 26, 2021

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Mexican pottery bowl purchased new c. 2007. Marked “Lead Free.” This bowl tested positive for more than 300,000 ppm Lead in the glaze when tested with an XRF instrument. Most of the Mexican pottery that I have tested that has been labeled “Lead Free” has tested positive for at least 1,000 ppm lead. This piece was unique,…

I am SO TIRED of companies that label their product “Lead Free” when it is not! Corkcicle: 181,400 ppm Lead

March 3, 2018January 8, 2024

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Corkcicle prominently labeled “LEAD FREE” on the packaging, however, the center sealing dot on the bottom (on the outside of the bottle — see the second photo) tested positive with an XRF at 181,400 ppm Lead [+/- 2,100 ppm]. (!) It’s actually probably much higher than that (close to solid Lead solder), but the dot…