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Cambridge Design Stainless Steel Fork, Made In China: Lead Free

December 18, 2018June 6, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument this stainless steel “Cambridge” fork had the following readings. [All tests are done for at least 60 seconds.] Note: If a metal was not detected it is not listed. Chromium (Cr): 135,200 +/- 1,000 ppm Nickel (Ni): 1,209 +/- 385 ppm Iron (Fe): 857,500 +/- 2,100 ppm Vanadium (V):…

2018 Ikea Crib Hardware: Lead Free

December 17, 2018June 6, 2019

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The test results below are for the Ikea hardware pictured above from left to right. Each test done for a minimum of 60 seconds. Cylinder Chromium (Cr): 799 +/- 135 ppm Zinc (Zn): 657,600 +/- 6,800 ppm [65.76%] Iron (Fe): 333,300 +/- 2,700 ppm [33.33%] Cobalt (Co): 4,137 +/- 935 ppm Magnesium (Mn): 2,881 +/-…

Ikea Solid Stainless Steel 430-40 Knife With Ridges: Lead Free

December 15, 2018November 5, 2021

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These knives are VERY LOW Nickel! Note: I generally never have a concern about stainless steel items containing any lead (unless they are not a single component item.) See this post for more about that. Below are the XRF test results for the stainless steel knife from Ikea pictured in this post. What I like…

Burts Bees Baby 100% Organic Cotton Jammies (24 mo), Made in India: Lead Free

December 15, 2018April 27, 2022

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Below are the XRF test results for the Burt’s Bees Baby Organic Cotton Pajamas (Made in India) pictured here. What I love about this example is that the photos clearly show that a baby will CHEW on these zippers, so it is extra important that these components are free of toxicants. This is one reason…

Hello Kitty Thermos Brand Child’s Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Lead-Free in all accessible components.

December 12, 2018August 24, 2019

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Hello Kitty Thermos Brand Child’s Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle: Lead-Free in all accessible components when tested with an XRF instrument. Here’s a link to a product similar to this on Amazon.* These are the test results of the product as is (assembled). Without disassembly there is no way for me to know if there…

2018 Dollar Tree Rachael Ray Green Glazed “Double Ridge” Ceramic Plate: Lead-Free & Cadmium-Free

December 8, 2018January 3, 2024

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2018 Dollar Tree Rachael Ray Double Ridge Green Glazed Ceramic Plate Made in China For exact XRF test results, please scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. UPDATE: Too funny! You can buy a set of four of these on Amazon for $31.75, OR spend $4 for the same set of four at the…

2018 Dollar Tree Rachael Ray Orange “Double Ridge” Ceramic Plate: 985 ppm Cadmium (a carcinogen)

December 8, 2018January 3, 2024

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2018 Dollar Tree Rachael Ray Double Ridge Orange Glazed Ceramic Plate Made in China For exact XRF test results, please scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. UPDATE: Too funny! You can buy a set of four of these on Amazon for $38 OR spend $4 for the same set of four at the…

2018 Dollar Tree Royal Norfolk Blue Glazed Ceramic Plate With Ridges: Lead-Free!

December 8, 2018January 3, 2024

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2018 Dollar Tree Blue Glazed Ceramic Plate, Royal Norfolk By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China 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…

THIS is my NEW FAVORITE PAN (and that’s before I have even used it, LOL!)

December 7, 2018March 6, 2024

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SolidTeknics, Made in USA, frying pan (2018) 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)….

Beeswax Candle Works Brand Small Taper Candles For Hannukah (and Birthdays?): Lead-Free!

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

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When tested with an XRF instrument these were negative for all metals (every possible metal that the XRF could read was “Non-Detect”/Negative!) Multiple tests were done for 30 seconds and 60 seconds each. Here’s a link* to purchase these exact candles on Amazon! [LINK] XRF Readings Included: Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect /…

Rocky Mountain Oils Droplet USB Essential oil Diffuser: Unlike other brands, this is Lead-free in all accessible components!

December 3, 2018September 21, 2023

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Here’s an affiliate link for this product! Article written: December 3, 2018 Updated: March 8, 2020 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…

“World’s Best Cat Litter”, corn-based: Lead-free!

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

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Here is the XRF test result summary for this product: World’s Best Cat Litter. Bromine (Br): 4 +/- 1 ppm Zinc (Zn): 27 +/- 5 ppm Iron (Fe): 62 +/- 13 ppm That’s it! No other metals detected! Continue reading below image… This kitty litter was Non-Detect / Negative for all other metals, including: Lead (Pb)…

Target-branded Philips plug-in Warm White LED Christmas lights strand with green wire: Lead-free!!

December 3, 2018December 12, 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…

Target-branded Philips plug-in Warm White LED Christmas lights strand with white wire: Lead-free!!

December 3, 2018December 11, 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…

Walmart Holiday Time plug-in Christmas Lights: Lead-free! (8,188 ppm Antimony — a fire retardant & known carcinogen)

December 3, 2018December 11, 2023

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This newly-purchased (2018) set of Walmart brand “Holiday Time” 16 Function Multicolor Mini Lights (pictured above with 150 lights and a green wire strand) was tested with an XRF instrument. It was not disassembled for testing, so only accessible parts that one would normally touch when using them (installing them or operating them) were tested….

Pink Yeti Rambler 20 oz. Tumbler: Lead-Free in all Accessible Components (Leaded sealing dot is under stainless bottom cap)

December 1, 2018February 23, 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,…

2018 Ikea Stainless 2.5 Liter Cooking Pot: #LeadFree and very low Nickel!

November 27, 2018August 30, 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,…