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Made In Mexico Vintage / Antique Glazed Ceramic Mug: 122,200 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new items for children).

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

I tested this vintage / antique glazed ceramic (made in Mexico) mug with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading: Lead (Pb): 122,200 ppm This amount of Lead is specially dangerous in an item like a ceramic coffee mug given mugs are often used on a daily basis (by the same person) for…

Made In Mexico Blue & White Ceramic Shallow Soup Bowl: 50,500 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new items for children).

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

I tested this blue and white glazed made in Mexico shallow ceramic soup bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading: Lead (Pb): 50,500 ppm For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher…

Made In Mexico Blue Glazed Ceramic Bowl: 39,596 ppm Lead, 25,137 ppm Arsenic, & more than 100,000 ppm Mercury.

February 9, 2019

I tested this blue glazed made in Mexico ceramic bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 39,596 ppm Arsenic (As): 25,137 ppm Mercury (Hg): 100,000 ppm For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is anything…

Made In Mexico Green & White Glazed Ceramic Plate: 554,400 ppm Lead. [Context; 90 ppm Lead is unsafe in kids’ toys.]

February 9, 2019

I tested this green and white glazed made in “Mexico” ceramic plate with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading: Lead (Pb): 554,400 ppm 554,400 ppm Lead is the same as 55.4% Lead in the glaze. For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item intended for…

Made In Mexico Blue And White Glazed Ceramic Plate: 95,000 ppm Lead. [For context; 90 ppm Lead is unsafe in kids’ toys.]

February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

When I was visiting New Orleans in May of 2014, I tested this blue and white glazed “Made in Mexico” ceramic plate with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading: Lead (Pb): 95,000 ppm 95,000 ppm Lead is the same as 9.5% Lead in the glaze. For context, the amount of Lead that…

New (2019) Wild Dining “JustMustard” Brand Larry Lion Plate: 34,300 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids]

January 25, 2019May 18, 2019

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Here’s a link to this product on Amazon.* When tested with an XRF instrument this Lion “Wild Dining” plate by JustMustard.com had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 34,300 +/- 1,000 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 450 +/- 31 ppm Chromium (Cr): 1,302 +/- 459 ppm The amount of Lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured…

New Wild Dining “JustMustard” Brand Patricia Panda Plate: 28,800 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.

January 25, 2019

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Here’s a link to this product on Amazon.* When tested with an XRF instrument this Panda “Wild Dining” plate by JustMustard.com had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 28,800 +/- 700 ppm Antimony (Sb): 94 +/- 26 ppm The amount of Lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children…

New Wild Dining “JustMustard” Brand Gorilla Plate: 22,600 +/- 600 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Here’s a link to this product on Amazon.* When tested with an XRF instrument this Gorilla “Wild Dining” plate by JustMustard.com had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 22,600 +/- 600 ppm Chromium (Cr): 4,344 +/- 561 ppm The amount of Lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children…

New Wild Dining “JustMustard” Brand Giraffe Plate: 16,400 +/- 400 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Here’s a link to this product on Amazon.* When tested with an XRF instrument this Giraffe “Wild Dining” plate by JustMustard.com had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 16,400 +/- 400 ppm Chromium (Cr): 1,444 +/- 418 ppm The amount of Lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children…

Vintage Ceramic Hull Brand (Made In USA) Coffee Cup: 299,800 ppm [30%!] Lead (when tested with an XRF instrument.)

January 25, 2019

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Ceramic “Hull” Made In USA “Oven Proof” Coffee Cup. When tested with an XRF instrument this cup had the following readings (each test done for a minimum of 60 seconds.) Exterior Brown of Cup Lead (Pb): 120,700 +/- 5,000 ppm Barium (Ba): 498 +/- 145 ppm Selenium (Se): 158 +/- 77 ppm Iron (Fe): 17,300…

Who has these Wild Dining “JustMustard” brand animal plates? Click the links in the post to see the results for each dish.

January 24, 2019January 25, 2019

Click the links below for the results of each plate. Lion Panda Giraffe Gorilla Thank you for reading and for sharing my posts! Tamara Rubin #LeadSafeMama

Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz: 49,300 ppm Lead- almost 5%! 87 ppm Antimony. This brand is almost always Leaded.

January 13, 2019December 1, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument the exterior glaze of this Johnson Brothers “Rose Chintz” pattern dish (“A Genuine Hand Engraving”- made in England) had the following readings: Each test was done for at least 60 seconds. If a metal is not listed it the set of results below it was not detected by the…

Vintage (c. 1950s) Franciscan Apple Earthenware Sugar Bowl: 161,200 ppm Lead. These pieces are NOT safe for food use.

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument, this Franciscan Apple vintage Franciscan Earthenware sugar bowl (c. 1950s) was positive for 161,200 ppm Lead. That’s more than 16% Lead in the surface glaze on this piece. Here’s a link to a set of this china on Amazon* (as an example): https://amzn.to/2RwwLrx Here’s the full XRF reading for this…

“Old Town Blue” Pattern Vintage Corelle Small Plate, c.1972-1982: 18,200 ppm Lead (90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids)

December 11, 2018December 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…

Small White “French Countryside” Mikasa Saucer: 638 ppm Lead on the back logo.

December 11, 2018

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Small White “French Countryside” Mikasa Saucer. When tested with an XRF instrument this dish had the following readings: Writing on Backmark: Lead (Pb): 638 +/- 37 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative Barium (Ba): 635 +/- 60 ppm Chromium (Cr): Non-Detect / Negative Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect / Negative Selenium (Se): Non-Detect…

c. 1967-1976 Royal Doulton Bunnykins Baby Bowl: 61,800 ppm Lead on the FOOD surface (90 is unsafe for kids)

December 7, 2018January 31, 2024

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Published: December 7, 2018 Updated: September 2022 What’s frankly terrifying about this bowl is how much paint has worn off of the decoration on the inside food surface. Take a good look at the image below (you can click on it for a full resolution image). To see more Bunnykins sets I have tested, click HERE….

1988 Royal Doulton English Fine Bone China Bunnykins Baby Bowl: 10,100 ppm Lead on the FOOD surface

December 7, 2018January 31, 2024

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1988 Royal Doulton English Fine Bone China Bunnykins Baby Bowl: 10,100 ppm Lead on the FOOD surface. The 1988 backmark is for pieces made between 1988 and 1993. The amount of Lead that is considered illegal/ unsafe in a newly-manufactured item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the…

Johnson Brothers English Greydawn Teacup & Saucer: 37,400+ ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

December 2, 2018March 18, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument this Johnson Brothers “Greydawn” teacup & saucer had the following readings when tested with an XRF instrument: Lead (Pb): 37,400 +/- 800 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. To see more…

Johnson Brothers Fine English China with scalloped edges: 70,000+ ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids.]

December 2, 2018December 1, 2019

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This post was originally published December 2, 2018 Updated December 1, 2019 When tested with an XRF instrument this Johnson Brothers “Fine English China” White Plate With Scalloped Edges was positive for Lead at greater than 70,000 ppm. Why is this much Lead a problem? For context, in 2019 newly manufactured items intended for use…

Mud Pie 2005 First Tooth First Curl Baby Treasure Box Set: 6,598 ppm Lead

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

This is a collectable set of two small porcelain boxes intended to contain baby’s first tooth and baby’s first haircut. It is noted as being “Made in China” and looks like it may have been manufactured in 2005. While adorable… it is also very high lead. Please scroll down to see the full XRF test results…

Tamara’s Toxic Dishes Guide: “Do my dishes have Lead?” Read this article to check if YOUR china has Lead!

November 22, 2018May 15, 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…

BIA Cordon Bleu International Dish – Indonesia: 6,081 ppm Lead (in the back mark.) 90 is unsafe in items used by kids.

November 14, 2018November 22, 2019

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This plain white BIA Cordon Bleu International plate (purchased at New Seasons Market in Portland, Oregon – c. 2010 and “Made in Indonesia”) had the following readings when tested with an XRF instrument: Bottom Logo (picture above): Lead (Pb): 6,081 +/- 145 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As):…

Pioneer Woman Willow Pattern Dipping Bowl: As high as 1,858 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids)

November 12, 2018August 5, 2024

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Below are the XRF test results for the Pioneer Woman “Willow” Pattern (Blue) Dipping Bowl pictured here. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. 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…

Pioneer Woman Kari Pattern Dipping Bowl: As high as 2,299 ppm Lead

November 12, 2018August 5, 2024

Below are the XRF test results for the Pioneer Woman “Kari” Pattern (Blue) Dipping Bowl pictured here. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. 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…