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Dynasty Fine China (Made in China): 2,036 ppm Lead on the food surface & 9,807 ppm Lead on the back logo mark.

Dynasty Fine China (Made in China): 2,036 ppm Lead on the food surface & 9,807 ppm Lead on the back logo mark.

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XRF test results for the Dynasty Fine China (Made in China) dish pictured Reading #1) 60-second reading on the white center of the dish (food surface) Lead (Pb): 47 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1,448 +/- 54 ppm Copper (Cu):…

Hand Painted Raffia Vernonware – Made in California: 93,900 ppm Lead in the glaze. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

Hand Painted Raffia Vernonware – Made in California: 93,900 ppm Lead in the glaze. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the small hand painted Raffia Vernonware bowl pictured here had the following readings: Center of the food surface of dish: Lead (Pb): 93,900 +/- 3,400 ppm Tin (Sn): 2,221 +/- 152 ppm Zinc (Zn): 969+/- 94 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,011 +/- 237 ppm Vanadium (V): 208 +/- 50 ppm…

Vintage “Historical America Betsy Ross Showing The First Flag” Dish by Homer Laughlin: 57,200 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe]

Vintage “Historical America Betsy Ross Showing The First Flag” Dish by Homer Laughlin: 57,200 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe]

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This plate was purchased at an antique store in Oregon in 2018. The text on the back is as follows: Historical America Betsy Ross Showing the First Flag…1777 Homer Laughlin China Co. Made in USA Picture Reproduced From Original Painting By Joseph Boggs Beale Copyright – Modern Enterprises, Philadelphia, Pa. Continue reading below the image….

c. 2008 “Santa Please Stop Here” Ornament: 158,700 ppm Cadmium (which causes cancer & is toxic at 40 ppm up!)

c. 2008 “Santa Please Stop Here” Ornament: 158,700 ppm Cadmium (which causes cancer & is toxic at 40 ppm up!)

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  #LeadedChristmas, Cadmium & Antimony, too! Cadmium is a known carcinogen. Please read more about Cadmium here. — “Santa Please Stop Here” door knob key. c. 2004-2009 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…

1940 Drawer Pull From Dining Room Sideboard: 8,681 ppm Lead

1940 Drawer Pull From Dining Room Sideboard: 8,681 ppm Lead

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These drawer pulls are from the dining set my grandparents got for their home when they were married in 1940 in San Francisco. When tested with an XRF instrument they had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 8,681 +/- 643 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative…

Vintage (c. 1938-1960) Ceramic Harlequin by Homer Laughlin Co. Fiesta Plate: 287,600 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe].

Vintage (c. 1938-1960) Ceramic Harlequin by Homer Laughlin Co. Fiesta Plate: 287,600 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe].

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This little yellow plate was purchased at an antique store in Oregon in 2018. While there is not a maker’s mark on the back of the dish, the store owner had researched the plate and came up with this description: Vintage Yellow Ceramic Harlequin by Homer Laughlin Co. Fiesta Plate, c. 1938-1960 When tested with an…

#Leaded: Russian Khokhloma Wooden Decorated Spoon, 1985

#Leaded: Russian Khokhloma Wooden Decorated Spoon, 1985

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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…

#Leaded: 1963 Hardcover Printing of “Volume 14 of The American Heritage New Illustrated History Of The United States; The Roosevelt Era”

#Leaded: 1963 Hardcover Printing of “Volume 14 of The American Heritage New Illustrated History Of The United States; The Roosevelt Era”

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Most vintage books have at least some amount of lead. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern item manufactured and intended to be used by children is 90 ppm or higher in the coating (or paint) and 100 ppm (or higher) in the substrate. This 1963 printing of “The Roosevelt Era”…

Another lipstick / lip gloss found with very high lead levels!

Another lipstick / lip gloss found with very high lead levels!

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#AskTamara: Q. Does my lipstick have lead? Does all lipstick have lead? A. It is very likely that your lipstick has at least some amount of lead. Online resources show that at least 99% of lipsticks contain some amount of lead. Click here to see a more comprehensive post about this and read below for…

“Made in India” Stainless Lunch Box With Leaded Brass Accents: 22,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids)

“Made in India” Stainless Lunch Box With Leaded Brass Accents: 22,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids)

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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,…

2017 Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Mug: 5,192 ppm Lead. [90+ is unsafe in items used by kids.]

2017 Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Mug: 5,192 ppm Lead. [90+ is unsafe in items used by kids.]

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Newer (2017) Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Metal Mug. Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for Lead at 5,192 ppm. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint or coating. Mugs are not considered items intended for use…

Small New (2018) Brass Bell: 35,200 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids, yet I often see these in Montessori schools!

Small New (2018) Brass Bell: 35,200 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids, yet I often see these in Montessori schools!

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When this small (brand new, 2018) hand-held brass bell was tested with an XRF instrument it had the following reading:  Lead (Pb): 35,200 ppm +/- 1,000 ppm The concern I have for these small brass items is that they are often given to children to play with and, especially in the case of high-lead brass,…

Vintage Hand Painted Nippon China: 3,115 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in items used by kids.

Vintage Hand Painted Nippon China: 3,115 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in items used by kids.

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Vintage China,  “Hand Painted”  – Nippon. Positive for Lead at 3,115 +/- 121ppm. This dish was “Non-Detect” (negative) for mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As). Read more about the concern for lead in dishware here. Want to see a pretty lead-free dish set on Amazon? Click this link! * Thank you for reading and for…

#Leaded: Crown Royal Bone China, B 76 2

#Leaded: Crown Royal Bone China, B 76 2

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Crown Royal Bone China – B 76 2, Made in England. Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for lead at 70,900 +/- 1,900 ppm. For context: the amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything 90 ppm or higher. Vintage dishware is not regulated for total lead content…

Child’s toy China Tea Set, Victoria’s Garden: 20,600 ppm Lead

Child’s toy China Tea Set, Victoria’s Garden: 20,600 ppm Lead

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  Victoria’s Garden toy China Tea Set: 20,600 ppm Lead (Lemon included to show size!) 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…

#Cadmium: Vintage 1940s Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, Princess/ Bride

#Cadmium: Vintage 1940s Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, Princess/ Bride

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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)…

Vintage Queen Of Hearts Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, c. 1940: 6,255 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids)

Vintage Queen Of Hearts Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, c. 1940: 6,255 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids)

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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)…

#Leaded: Vintage 1940s Nancy Ann Storybook Bride Doll

#Leaded: Vintage 1940s Nancy Ann Storybook Bride Doll

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This vintage (1940s) Nancy Ann Storybook doll bride has a painted face that is 172,600 +/- 10,000 ppm lead. The amount of lead that is considered toxic/unsafe in an item made for children today is 90 ppm lead and higher. In general you should keep vintage dolls (both plastic and ceramic) away from young children…

2003 Blue Glass Ball Christmas Ornament: 748 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 148 ppm Arsenic, too

2003 Blue Glass Ball Christmas Ornament: 748 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 148 ppm Arsenic, too

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#LeadedChristmas Glass blue ball Christmas ornament Dated: December 20, 2003 (This was a wedding favor at a Christmas wedding my friend attended.) 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…

#Leaded: Vintage Turquoise Butterprint Pyrex Dish

#Leaded: Vintage Turquoise Butterprint Pyrex Dish

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Vintage Pyrex Turquoise Butterprint Dish: 30,600 ppm lead. c. 1957-1968. The amount of lead that is considered unsafe for a modern / newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 parts per million (ppm) and higher. Vintage dishware is not regulated at all for total lead content. Thanks to Michael Tiffany for donating and supporting…

2014 Weck Canning Jar: 142 ppm Lead. Context: 90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in items intended for use by children.

2014 Weck Canning Jar: 142 ppm Lead. Context: 90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in items intended for use by children.

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Q. Do Weck brand jars have Lead in the glass? A. Yes. When tested with an XRF instrument this newer (2014) Weck canning jar tested positive for 142 ppm Lead. For context: the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in an item intended for children is anything 90 ppm lead or higher in the…

Rainbow Maker: 403,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids. Do you have one at home? Click for Lead-free options.

Rainbow Maker: 403,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids. Do you have one at home? Click for Lead-free options.

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Originally published November 21, 2017 Updated December 9, 2019 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a multi-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and a mother of Lead-poisoned children. Her infant and toddler sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in August of 2005. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding…

Beatrix Potter Wedgwood China Peter Rabbit Baby Bowl (c. 1970): 59,300 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 10,900 Arsenic

Beatrix Potter Wedgwood China Peter Rabbit Baby Bowl (c. 1970): 59,300 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 10,900 Arsenic

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To see more pieces from this Beatrix Potter set that Lead Safe Mama has tested, click HERE. Wedgwood Peter Rabbit bowl c. 1970 59,300 ppm Lead & 10,900 ppm Arsenic Made in England These levels were found after testing conducted with an XRF instrument in consumer goods mode. To learn more about XRF testing, click…

1991 Beatrix Potter Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Baby Dishes: 52,000 ppm Lead (over 90 ppm is considered unsafe & illegal today)

1991 Beatrix Potter Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Baby Dishes: 52,000 ppm Lead (over 90 ppm is considered unsafe & illegal today)

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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…