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Corelle: Are your vintage dishes safe for use with food? Probably not.

December 10, 2022April 4, 2024

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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.

March 7, 2022March 10, 2022

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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):…

2005 Pickard (Made in U.S.A.) Katarina pattern hand decorated dish: 75,000 ppm Lead on the food surface in the center of the dish (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids).

March 7, 2022March 28, 2022

XRF test results for the Pickard Katarina pattern dish pictured here. Note: I would NOT consider these dishes to be safe for food use. Reading #1) White center of food surface of dish 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 75,000 +/- 800 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr):…

My post about Corelle dishes (from December 2019) has not been challenged by Corelle’s legal department (there’s no benefit to them in challenging the truth.)

December 25, 2021January 1, 2022

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December 25, 2021 – Saturday If you have not read this post yet, please do READ the full post (linked above and below) and let me know if you have any questions (after you have read the entire post. ;-)) PLEASE NOTE: If this information were – in any way – “false” or “fake news” (as a few individuals have…

Royal Doulton Cinnamon Pattern Lambeth Stoneware – Made in England: 65,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm & up is considered unsafe in modern children’s items.)

November 2, 2021June 12, 2022

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. 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. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Johnson Brothers ships pattern (c. 2005-2007) Made in England: 51,000 ppm Lead on the food surface

June 4, 2021October 19, 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…

Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz (c. 2005 – 2007) Made in England: 171 ppm Lead + 57 ppm Cadmium

June 4, 2021October 20, 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…

China brands associated with “quality” aren’t necessarily safe. 2001 Lenox Butterfly Meadow pattern china: 63,700 ppm Lead.

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

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Introduction to Tamara Rubin (for those new to this website!) Tamara Rubin lives in Portland, Oregon and is a child health advocate, author, documentary filmmaker, and mother of four sons. Her young men are now 24, 18, 15, and 12. She has won multiple national awards for her Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy work (including two from U.S….

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl: 107,500 ppm Lead + 20,600 ppm Cadmium. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

July 30, 2020July 31, 2020

Red Waechtersbach Nesting Bowl purchased at Good Will (in 2020) for $1.99. Made in Germany To see more pieces by Waechtersbach that I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument the bowl pictured here the following readings: Lead (Pb): 107,500 +/- 8,000 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 20,600 +/- 1,500 ppm Barium (Ba): 107,900…

Grace Fine China from Japan, “Concerto” pattern: 4,662 ppm Lead + 571 ppm Arsenic. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe.

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Vintage Noritake “Golden Cove” pattern china from Japan: 301,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe.

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Unmarked, unbranded ceramic cup with floral pattern. 33,500 ppm Lead on the pink tulip of the design. 90 ppm is unsafe.

March 21, 2020May 4, 2021

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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Franklin Mint Heirloom Collection dish warns “Not to be used for food consumption. Pigments used for color may be toxic.”

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Sanyo Saucer, Japan – c. 1993. Lead-free food surface – common with china made in Japan for the Japanese market.

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Vintage Hall’s Superior Quality Kitchenware bowl (Tested and approved by Mary Dunbar, Jewel Homemaker’s Institute). 9,100 ppm Lead. Click to see the bowl!

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

Harkerware Oven-Proof vintage orange rooster plate: 78,600 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 1,318 ppm Arsenic.

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and 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. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

1999 Wedgwood white glazed Edme teacup (Made in England): 43,100 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

February 23, 2020

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Wedgwood ribbed part of cup – 60 seconds Lead (Pb): 43,100 +/- 1,100 ppm Barium (Ba): 636 +/- 90 ppm Zinc (Zn): 179 +/- 36 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,741 +/- 273 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 1,886 +/- 112 ppm Vanadium (V): 588 +/- 67 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,155 +/- 112 ppm Wedgwood lip of cup…

1983 Avon Mother’s Day Dish: 9,750 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 121 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats).

February 23, 2020May 15, 2022

XRF Reading – 60 second test Lead (Pb): 9,750 +/- 229 ppm Chromium (Cr): 3,588 +/- 157 ppm Antimony (Sb): 121 +/- 20 ppm Tin (Sn): 217 +/- 19 ppm Zinc (Zn): 3,224 +/- 131 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,689 +/- 230 ppm Vanadium (V): 452 +/- 48 ppm Titanium (Ti): 346 +/- 52 ppm…

“Made in Portugal” Williams Sonoma dinner plate: 151,800 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for for kids!

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

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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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Andrea fine bone china “Made In England”: 59,900 ppm Lead on food surface (90 is unsafe in items for kids.)

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

When tested with a a high-precision XRF instrument, the dish pictured here had the following readings: White Center of Dish (food surface): Lead (Pb): 59,900 +/- 1,800 ppm Barium (Ba): 212 +/- 96 ppm Zinc (Zn): 77 +/- 33 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,109 +/- 219 ppm Titanium (Ti): 153 +/- 52 ppm Note: Gold-colored decorative…

vds “Made in Portugal” glazed bowl (suspected of causing an Elevated Blood Lead Level [EBL] in owner): 63,700 ppm Lead.

February 18, 2020May 6, 2020

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One of my readers sent this dish to me because she tested positive for Lead – and was concerned that perhaps her dishes might be the source of her Lead exposure. Well… based on the XRF test results, it appears that in this case, her concerns are likely valid. When tested with a a high-precision…

Vintage cream ceramic Fiesta dish: 74,700 ppm Lead. That’s about 7.5% Lead! 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

January 31, 2020February 1, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument the white / cream glaze of this vintage Fiesta brand ceramic plate pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 74,700 +/- 2,600 ppm Tin (Sn): 3,197 +/- 195 ppm Zinc (Zn): 16,400 +/- 600 ppm Iron (Fe); 638 +/- 199 ppm Titanium (Ti): 4,431 +/- 316 ppm This…

Vintage blue ceramic Fiesta dish: 108,300 ppm Lead. That’s about 11% Lead! 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

January 31, 2020February 1, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument the blue glaze of the vintage Fiesta brand ceramic plate pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 108,300 +/- 3,300 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 53 +/- 21 ppm Barium (Ba): 7,781 +/- 456 ppm Selenium (Se): 164 +/- 47 Tin (Sn): 22,800 +/- 1,100 ppm Gold (Au): 246 +/-…

Vintage orange ceramic Fiestaware-style salt shaker: 497,000 ppm Lead. Yes, about 50% Lead! 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

January 31, 2020February 20, 2021

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the orange glaze of the vintage Fiestaware-style ceramic salt shaker pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 497,000 +/- 66,000 Barium (Ba): 1,299 +/- 594 ppm Bromine (Br): 446 +/- 123 Iron (Fe): 2,153 +/- 731 ppm Palladium (Pd): 679 +/- 178 ppm Molybdenum (Mo): 13,700 +/- 2,700 ppm Nb: 10,500 +/- 1,700 ppm This was the reading done on the…