#LeadedDishes

Royal Albert South Pacific Bone China: 53,300 ppm Lead + Cadmium

February 25, 2018December 23, 2018

Royal Albert South Pacific Bone China, Made in England. When tested with an XRF instrument this dish was positive for lead at 53,300 +/- 1,800 ppm lead & cadmium (Cd) at 36 +/- 13 ppm. For Context: the amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything 90…

#Leaded: Crown Royal Bone China E 76 5

February 25, 2018

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Crown Royal Bone China, Made in England. Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for lead at 66,800 +/- 1,700 ppm lead. 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 as detectible with…

Many assume “Made in England” is Lead-free. Nope! 1982 Myott Finlandia Pattern: 35,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe).

February 25, 2018June 29, 2019

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Myott Finlandia 1982 Fine Staffordshire Ware, Made in England. When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here was positive for :ead at the following level: Lead (Pb): 35,500 +/- 1,100 ppm Note: this dish was “Non-Detect” (negative) for Mercury (Hg), Arsenic (As), and Cadmium (Cd.) For context: the amount of lead that…

#Leaded: Athol Fine Bone China, England

February 25, 2018February 25, 2018

Athol Fine Bone China. Made in England. Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for lead at 61,400 +/- 1,500 ppm lead. 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 as detectible with…

Rae Dunn (By Magenta) Naughty & Nice Christmas Plate: 2,363 ppm Lead + Arsenic, too!

February 24, 2018February 1, 2024

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…

Rae Dunn Collectors are SO upset that I found lead in these pieces that…

February 24, 2018December 23, 2018

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Updated: 12/23/2018 Rae Dunn Collectors are SO upset that I found lead in these pieces that… … folks have taken to writing false and slanderous statements about me publicly on social media (in an effort to disprove my findings!) Oy! [We’ve saved screenshots, and hopefully it will stop!] These are passionate collectors I guess! Check…

Vintage Milk Glass Corning Teacup: 804 ppm Lead

January 21, 2018November 11, 2018

This vintage milk-glass “Made in USA” Corning brand tea cup tested positive for lead when tested with an XRF instrument at 804 ppm lead in the white (undecorated) milk glass component of the cup. Tested in 2014. In 2018 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children…

Information! Corning Patterns and Production Years

January 14, 2018December 28, 2018

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I just did a little google search for Corning Ware patterns and came up with this lovely website that has some interesting information, especially when looking to which years (and specifically – how recently) Corning Ware patterns had high levels of lead! I took screenshots of the patterns I have tested and if you click…

Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler: 223 ppm Lead

January 14, 2018May 5, 2023

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When tested with an XRF instrument this small vintage clear glass Arcoroc juice tumbler (Made in France) tested positive for Lead with the following reading: 223 ppm. Here are some Amazon affiliate links* to similar, modern (“Made in France”) lead-free glasses (#SaferChoices!): http://amzn.to/2DhXhNY http://amzn.to/2Dvym7m http://amzn.to/2D4q9Gt More info about Arcoroc below: (click the image of the…

#Leaded: Vintage Tepco Ceramic Bowl

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017

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Vintage “Tepco” “Made in USA” ceramic bowl. Tested positive for lead at 28,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. Would you like to see more test results like this? Please help me rent (or eventually buy!) an XRF instrument to continue this independent consumer goods testing and advocacy work. You can support…

#Leaded: Cost Plus World Market Mushroom Plate, c. 2005

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017

This is a plate from Cost Plus World Market, Made in China purchased new c. 2005. Tested in 2013. Positive for lead at 11,000 ppm. In 2017 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the coating or 100 ppm…

Adams Calyx®Ware English Ironstone Saucer: 44,600 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.

December 30, 2017November 28, 2019

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Calyx®Ware “Real English Ironstone”, Adams “Made In England” China Saucer: 44,600 ppm lead, tested with an XRF instrument. Year unknown. Tested in 2014. In 2017 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the coating or 100 ppm (or higher)…

#Leaded: Oneida Dark Blue “Petals” Bowl (Year Unknown)

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017

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Oneida Petals bowl: 369 ppm lead (Pb) & 26 ppm cadmium (Cd). Tested in 2014. Here’s the mug from this pattern on Amazon. I am sharing this for context (not as a recommendation.) Amazon links are affiliate links (if you purchase something after clicking on my links I may receive a small commission at no extra…

#Leaded: “Oven Proof” Blue Ceramic Fish Tray

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017

Vintage “Oven Proof” Blue Ceramic Fish Tray: 596 ppm lead. Made in Japan. Please note: All of the vintage ceramics that I have tested that were marked “Oven Proof” on the back have been positive for high levels of lead. Most have been positive for levels much higher than the level found in this particular piece….

Pfaltzgraff Pistoulet Pattern, c. 2002: 336 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in items made for use by kids.]

December 24, 2017March 26, 2019

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This Pfaltzgraff, Made in China dish (c. 2002), “The Secrets of Pistoulet” pattern dish (by Jana Kolpen) tested positive for lead at 336 parts per million (ppm) when tested with an XRF instrument. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in the paint or coating of a modern item manufactured and intended for use…

Corningware c. 1996-1998 “Summer Blush” Square Casserole Dish with Pansies: 15,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

December 19, 2017September 2, 2019

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“Made in Illinois” Summer Blush pattern square Corningware baking / casserole dish with pansies. Period of manufacture: c. 1996-1998. The colored flower pattern on the outside of this dish was positive for 15,500 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in the paint or coating of an…

#Leaded: Green Bodum French Press

December 13, 2017

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This was super disappointing! 5,562 ppm lead & 69 ppm cadmium. This is the reading on the white writing (including the logo) which is on the outside of the glass canister. This writing often wears off with washing and normal use on similar products painted in a similar fashion (Green Sprouts sippy cups, glass measuring cups,…

#LeadSafe: 2012 White Square Crate & Barrel Dishes

December 6, 2017April 10, 2018

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2012 Crate & Barrel, Square Pattern Dishes, Made In China. Small white plate: 49 +/- 14 ppm lead. Medium white plate: 85 +/- 17 ppm lead. Large white plate: 110 +/- 21 ppm lead. White bowl: 57 +/- 14 ppm lead. Mug: 82 +/- 18 ppm lead. Glass: ND 4 all. Here’s a link to…

y. 2000 Starbucks Coffee “City Mug” Collector Series: 3,157 ppm Lead (>90 is unsafe for kids) + 496 ppm Arsenic too!

December 5, 2017November 16, 2019

Starbucks City Mug from the year 2,000. Made in Thailand. “City Mug” 3,157 ppm lead & 496 ppm Arsenic. To see a detailed summary of my concerns with Starbucks mugs, Click HERE. For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. If you would like to support my advocacy work (and this website) please consider making a contribution via…

#Leaded: Vintage Ziggy Mug

December 5, 2017January 28, 2018

Ziggy Mug: 33,800 ppm lead Tested July 2014. Thanks to Tania Moxon for donating and supporting my advocacy! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. If you would like to support my advocacy work (and this website) please consider making a contribution via GoFundMe or PayPal. Thank you!

#Leaded: Vintage “You Are The Sunshine” Ceramic Mug

December 5, 2017January 28, 2018

“You Are The Sunshine” Coffee Mug. 3,151 ppm lead, 571 ppm cadmium, & 948 ppm arsenic. (white unglazed ceramic: 20 ppm lead) Tested with an XRF instrument December 2015. Thanks to Kelly Paluso for donating and supporting my advocacy! For #SaferChoices for your family, click here. If you would like to support my advocacy work…

#Leaded: Vintage Silver Bordered Plate

December 3, 2017December 3, 2023

Vintage plate with “silver” border (goes with mug posted previously) it turns out the “silver” is achieved by using leaded glaze! Plate is 1,222 ppm lead, “silver” border is 74,200 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything…

Silver Bordered Vintage China Mug / Tea Cup: 104,700 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

December 3, 2017March 18, 2019

Mug with “silver” border (where your lips would go!) It turns out the “silver” is achieved by using Leaded glaze! Inside of cup is 845 ppm lead, “silver” border is 104,700 ppm Lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. I apologize that I did not capture information about the maker or pattern on this…

#Leaded: Delta Dragons Glass

December 2, 2017December 3, 2017

Dragon Glass: 33,500 ppm lead (Pb), 499 ppm cadmium (Cd), 60 ppm mercury (Hg), & 5,307 ppm chromium (Cr). Thank you to Stephanie Hastings for donating and supporting this post! —- The total lead content in dishes and items intended for adults (vs. items intended for children) is mostly not regulated at all (as measured with an XRF). Items…