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1988 Mirage Studios Playmates Toys (Made in Macao) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Raphael Figurine: Lead Free

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Every single color of this little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurine was tested and not one of them was positive for anything bad (from the standpoint of XRF detectable metals discoverable in consumer goods mode). This figurine from 1988 was negative / non-detect for the following metals when tested with an XRF instrument: Cadmium Lead…

Modern Fiesta Homer Laughlin China Small Dish. Marked “Lead Free”. Negative for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic!

May 27, 2019January 31, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument this small modern yellow Fiestaware plate had the following readings: Barium (Ba): 697 +/- 82 ppm Zinc (Zn): 13,200 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu): 320 +/- 60 ppm Iron (Fe): 999 +/- 196 ppm Vanadium (V): 1,150 +/- 85 ppm Titanium (Ti): 2,010 +/- 139 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 16,200…

Multi-colored plastic toy frying pan: Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Antimony & Mercury.

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument (for repeated 60-second / 1-minute tests) this plastic toy frying pan had the following set of readings (below): Green Plastic Knob Copper (Cu): 12 +/- 7 ppm Iron (Fe): 99 +/- 17 ppm Titanium (Ti): 883 +/- 203 ppm Orange Plastic Handle Zinc (Zn): 38 +/- 7 ppm Copper…

grabease First Training Self Feeding Fork for Baby: Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, & Mercury.

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument (for repeated 180 second / 3-minute tests) this grabease brand green plastic baby fork / training fork had the following set of readings (below): Barium (Ba): 137 +/- 77 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,031 +/- 190 ppm That’s it. Titanium & Barium were the only metals detected! Each of these…

Kidsme My Turn Spoon Trainer. Non-detect for Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, & Antimony when tested by XRF.

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument (for repeated 180 second / 3-minute tests) this Kidsme brand two-tone blue plastic baby spoon had the following set of readings (below). Results are science-based and replicable. Metals not detected by the XRF (in consumer goods mode) are not listed. All testing reported on this site is done using…

Ola Baby 100% Silicone Soft-Tip Training Spoon Teether for Baby Led Weaning: 14 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

May 27, 2019March 7, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument these Olababy [Ola Baby] “100% Silicone Soft-Tip Training Spoon Teethers for Baby Led Weaning” had the following set of readings. All tests were done for a minimum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). Results are science-based and replicable. Metals not detected by the XRF (in consumer goods mode) are not listed….

Clear Juice Glass With Red Ladybug Design, 2019 purchase from New Seasons Market, Oregon: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free!

May 27, 2019May 10, 2023

When tested with an XRF instrument the glass pictured here (Clear Conique Luminarc 7 oz Ladybug Juice Glass – purchased at New Seasons Market in May of 2019) had the following readings. Focus on red painted lady bug: Barium (Ba):1,192 +/- 266 ppm Copper (Cu): 50 +/- 22 ppm Iron (Fe): 116 +/- 46 ppm…

Kleynimals Signature Toy Keys: 100% 304 Stainless Steel [#LeadFree! + Discount Code for LeadSafeMama readers!]

May 26, 2019July 12, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the Kleynimals brand toy keys (their signature original product) had the following readings. Note – all components were tested and each test was done for a minimum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). Results are science-based and replicable. Test Results For (304 Stainless Steel) Main Body of Key Animals: Lead…

XRF test results for small unbranded “Made in USA” 6-1/2 inch cast iron skillet. What is plain cast iron made of exactly?

May 23, 2019January 21, 2023

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I am unsure of the brand on this pan. This is a pan from my kitchen that I just grabbed off the rack for this post. I believe we got it at a yard sale, maybe 20 years ago. In addition to the words “Made in USA” and “6-1/2 inch Skillet” there is a “T”…

A winner for “Best Cast Iron Pan!” Stargazer USA-made pre-seasoned: Lead-free (Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic-free too!)

May 23, 2019July 16, 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 Lead Safe Mama,…

This is the clear borosilicate glass tea pot I use in my home. Yes, it is Lead-free and stovetop safe!

May 23, 2019May 10, 2023

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Here are the full XRF test results for the clear borosilicate glass teapot I use every day in my home. The picture below also shows one of the clear glass coffee mugs I use every day in my home too! I will make a separate post for that. 180-second test (3 minutes): Barium (Ba): 455 +/-…

Rainbow Iridescent Mermaid Straws: Non-Detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic. #Safe!

April 18, 2019May 29, 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 Lead Safe Mama,…

Dollar Tree Store (Spring 2019) Mardi Gras Beads: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Mercury Free & Arsenic Free (and just $1)

April 18, 2019February 21, 2020

Continue reading below each photo of the different color beads to see the full XRF test results for that color bead. I often share that because the Dollar stores (Dollar Tree, Dollar General, etc.) have had so many violations in the past they are actually doing a good job of keeping Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and…

Dollar Tree Store (Spring 2019) Garden Transplanter Trowel: Lead-Free (and just $1)

April 18, 2019May 29, 2024

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 Lead Safe Mama,…

Caveman Cups Heavy Duty “Extreme Use” Stainless Steel Pint Cups: #Safe! Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic

April 3, 2019August 6, 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 Lead Safe Mama,…

Discovery Kids 2017 DCL “MerchSource” Magnetic Tile Toys: 18 +/- 2 ppm Arsenic (in the metal hollow rivets.)

March 25, 2019December 28, 2021

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Originally published: March 25, 2019 Updated: March 18, 2020 Discovery Toys MagnaTile® knockoffs When tested with an XRF instrument, the metal hollow rivets on these MerchSource MagnaTile® knockoffs (by Discovery Toys / DiscoveryKids) are positive for Arsenic. This is consistent with all magnetic tile toys of this nature that I have tested (all of the…

Pfaltzgraff Linea Pattern (Made in China) Clear Glass Bowl: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free, Arsenic-Free, Mercury-Free!

March 25, 2019May 5, 2023

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Pfaltzgraff Linea pattern clear glass bowl had the following readings. Barium (Ba): 2,192 +/- 68 ppm Zinc (Zn): 6,990 +/- 176 ppm Iron (Fe): 187 +/- 87 ppm Vanadium (V): 1,170 +/- 67 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,187 +/- 81 ppm Platinum (Pt): 148 +/- 50 ppm All of…

White Ceramic Bone China Fine Porcelain Dowan Bowl: 35 ppm Lead + 17 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards).

March 25, 2019May 19, 2021

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This product is marketed online and sold as “Lead Free” on Amazon (below is a screenshot from the Amazon listing for this product taken on 3/25/2019 – 7:50 p.m.): When tested with an XRF instrument this white ceramic bowl had the following readings (with a one-minute test in consumer goods mode): Inside food surface of…

“How much Lead is in my vintage Pyrex?” Here are pictures of each one I’ve tested, with links to test results.

March 22, 2019June 2, 2019

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Check back here periodically for updates. Each time I add a new post I will upload a picture to the photo grid below, and link it to the post with the test results. Click any of the images below to see the corresponding XRF test results (listing all metals found) for that exact item pictured….

“How much Lead is in my vintage Corning casserole?” Here are pictures of each one I’ve tested, with links to test results.

March 22, 2019May 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 Lead…

“Is MY Tupperware toxic?” (Images included for each item tested & linked to test results for Mercury, Lead, Arsenic, & Cadmium)

March 20, 2019August 10, 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…

Red Tupperware Mug and Saucer, Year Unknown: Red plastic elements are negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium & Arsenic.

March 20, 2019

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To see more Tupperware items I have tested, click here. The saucer of this set was sent to me for testing. The only consideration with this that my readers really need to be aware of is that I have not tested the white decorative element on the mug and cannot know without testing if that…

#AskTamara: Are new Legos® nontoxic? Lead-Safe? Lead-Free? What about vintage Legos®?

March 16, 2019October 27, 2019

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#AskTamara Question: Are Legos® nontoxic? Lead-Safe? Lead-Free? Well for those who are here for a quick answer: Yes, new Legos® are safe! I have personally never tested any new Legos® (new in the past 14 years) that were positive for any the main four toxicants I look for in my work (Lead, Mercury, Arsenic and…

Another Artificial Christmas Tree Example, c. 2010: This one is LEAD-FREE and ANTIMONY-FREE

March 15, 2019November 29, 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…