Leaded Brass

#AskTamara: Q. Does my child’s trumpet mouthpiece have unsafe levels of lead? A. “Yes, most do.” Click the image to learn more.

#AskTamara: Q. Does my child’s trumpet mouthpiece have unsafe levels of lead? A. “Yes, most do.” Click the image to learn more.

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#AskTamara – Question: Does my child’s trumpet mouthpiece contain unsafe levels of lead? – Answer: In most cases, yes. – Please continue reading below for more information.   Leaded Trumpet Mouthpieces.   Only one of the mouthpieces pictured here has no lead. – Trumpet mouthpieces (and mouthpieces on any brass instruments for that matter) are not regulated…

#LeadedAppliance: Baby Food Blender

#LeadedAppliance: Baby Food Blender

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Baby food blender – center nut (touches food!) 47,700 ppm lead! Sorry, brand/maker is not known. Several brands of babyfood blenders have historically had leaded center nuts. Purchase items like this only from trusted brands/ manufacturers. Tested with an XRF —- #XRFTesting #LeadedDishes • #LeadSafeDishes For more safer choices in dishware options, click here.

Door Handles / Door Knobs – Newish, c. 2015: 28,200 ppm Lead (on a home in Maine).

Door Handles / Door Knobs – Newish, c. 2015: 28,200 ppm Lead (on a home in Maine).

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  When tested with an XRF instrument these “Iron”* door pulls had the following readings:   Curved handle: 9,500 ppm Lead Thumb latch (worn): 11,100 ppm Lead Flat back plate: 28,200 ppm Lead.  *Please note, these are not actually Iron, they are in fact leaded brass finished to look like iron with a “rubbed bronze”…