#Leaded

Vintage Noritake Rosedawn China Saucer (Made in Japan): 933 ppm Lead

April 30, 2017May 29, 2021

Noritake China Saucer: 933 ppm lead (+/- 86 ppm), ND (non-detect) for Hg (mercury), As (arsenic0 & Cd (cadmium)! Most vintage Noritake china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead. Tamara’s Grade: “F” “F” = I would not want to use it in my home, I would (politely) refuse to eat food that…

Blue Ball brand canning jar: 53 ppm Lead + 13 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards.) I avoid the tinted jars.

April 30, 2017December 18, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument (for a 31 second test – as noted in the photo above) this blue-tinted Ball brand canning jar had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 53 +/- 13 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 13 +/- 6 ppm You can read more about #CadmiumConcerns here. Tamara’s Grade: “C” C = I would not…

Vintage Metal Fondue Pot with Orange and Cream Colored Enamel: 15,300 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen.)

April 28, 2017August 18, 2021

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Published: April 28, 2017 Updated: August 18, 2021 Enamel Fondue Pot: 15,300 ppm Cadmium. How much Cadmium is too much Cadmium? In the State of Washington there is a limit of 40 ppm Cadmium for cookware and dishes that may be used by children. This is the strictest Cadmium regulatory standard that I am aware…

Classic Ceramics California Pantry Mug

April 28, 2017January 28, 2018

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Classic Ceramics, California Pantry, 1998. Ceramic Mug, Made in Indonesia: 6,913 ppm lead, 532 ppm Cadmium. #XRFTesting FYI: The current amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything over 90 ppm lead. Items intended for adults (including dishware) are generally unregulated for total lead content. Tamara Rating: F F = If you served…

Anthropologie Glass Knob

April 12, 2017

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Anthropologie Glass Cabinet Knob: 23,800 ppm lead (on the metal component.) Also positive for 118 ppm cadmium. Gosh! They have a whole section of their website that is just KNOBS! It would be super fun to test all of them! If you appreciate what I do (XRF testing of consumer goods and sharing the results…

#Leaded: Toy Ceramic Frog Figurine

March 9, 2017

Toy Ceramic Frog Figurine: 138,500 ppm lead. This level of lead is not unusual for an item like this. I would have concerns with children putting the item in their mouth and depending on the age of the item and the condition of the glaze I might also have concerns with lead chalking into the…

#LeadedKitchen: Sink Hardware

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017

#Leaded | GESO | Sink Hardware | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

Sink Stopper: 7,251 ppm lead. If you are seeing this on Facebook click the image for more info! Stainless steel is a good #SaferChoice for something like this, although lead in a kitchen or bathroom hardware piece like this is not likely to present a hazard to your children. Personally we got rid of our…

Letter from Green Sprouts Sippy Cup Attorneys

February 26, 2017January 11, 2021

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Originally Published: February 26, 2017 I have been out of town (in California) for the past several days. My husband received this via FedEx today (Saturday, 2/25/2017). Please click on the image to see the letter full size. I will be writing more about this shortly, however I want to say that I stand by…