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Mrs. Anderson’s Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat (2018): Positive for Trace Levels of Cadmium

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

When tested with an XRF instrument this Mrs. Anderson’s Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat (purchased new in 2018) was positive for trace levels of Cadmium. Trace (in this context) means VERY LOW levels (likely as a contaminant of colorants, not an intentional additive to the product materials.) To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. Full XRF…

2018 Ryan And Rose Braided Cutie Clip: Lead Free

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

This “Cutie Clip” [Teether / Pacifier Tether] by “Ryan And Rose” was sent to me new in an unopened package (purchased October 2018). I found it really interesting that the clip has the following warning on the packaging: Here’s the link to a similar product from this brand on Amazon: LINK* [The clip on this…

Ryan And Rose “Cutie Teether” White Rattle; non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony – thank G-d!

November 21, 2018March 7, 2020

Ryan And Rose Cutie Teether This “Cutie Teether” by “Ryan And Rose” was sent to me new in an unopened package (purchased October 2018). Here’s the link to this exact product on Amazon: LINK*. When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument it was negative for any of “the bad stuff” (Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Arsenic) and…

When tested with an XRF instrument this “You Name It Toys” Custom Name Puzzle – Farm Theme was negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic!

November 21, 2018July 20, 2022

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Originally published: November 21, 2018 Updated: October 26, 2020 I want my readers to know that this is not a paid post. The company that manufactures these products did not pay me to test their product nor to report about it on my website. The way this website works is I test and report on…

2018 Dollar Tree Royal Norfolk Teal Glazed Ceramic Plate: Lead-Free!

November 20, 2018December 29, 2023

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2018 Dollar Tree Teal Glazed Ceramic Plate, Royal Norfolk by Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. This piece was negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Aresenic. People often express concern for products from the Dollar (type) stores (Dollar Tree, Dollar Store,…

2018 Dollar Store Red Glass Mason Jar Coffee Mug: 11 ppm Cadmium

November 19, 2018December 12, 2023

2018 Dollar Tree Red Christmas Mason Jar Glass. By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China. For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. As many red-colored items are, this mug is positive for a trace level of Cadmium. This level of Cadmium is considered safe by all…

Small Corelle Plate With Red Floral Border: 2,788 ppm Cadmium + Arsenic

November 19, 2018June 6, 2019

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Small Corelle Plate With Red Floral Border. Date of manufacture, c. 2012. To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Tests were done for at least 60 seconds each. Red Decorative Elements: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative Cadmium (Cd): 2,788 +/- 64 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): 48 +/- 18 ppm…

2018 Dollar Store “I Love Santa” Design Ceramic Coffee Mug: 1,154 ppm Cadmium

November 19, 2018January 7, 2024

2018 Dollar Tree “I Love Santa” Design Ceramic Mug, Royal Norfolk By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. As many red-colored items are, the red words on this mug were positive for a relatively high level of Cadmium. Cadmium…

2018 Dollar Store Santa Claus Design Metal Tray/ Plate: Lead-Free!

November 19, 2018December 13, 2023

2018 Dollar Tree Santa Claus Design Metal Tray By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China. For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. I was actually not at all surprised that this was 100% Lead-free. Most new tins (and items made of the same material as cookie…

Corelle Vitrelle Plain White Bowl, Purchased New in 2017: Lead Free

November 14, 2018April 14, 2020

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These are the bowls I bought for my family last year. I got both the large and small size and I love them – for everything. These are the things I love about them: super practical, high sides, less spilling, good for storing stuff in the fridge, break resistant and yes – LEAD FREE (most…

Lead-free: Large White Ceramic Crate & Barrel Martin Hunt Bistro Bowl

November 13, 2018July 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…

Vintage Handmade Wooden Percussion Drum: Lead Free! [Click to read full XRF test results.]

November 12, 2018July 20, 2022

When tested with an XRF instrument all components of this piece were negative (Non-Detect) for the following metals (& any other metal not listed below in the specific results listing): Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Arsenic (As) Antimony (Sb) Selenium (Se) Chromium (Cr) Here’s a link to a similar style drum on Amazon.* In…

Cravings By Chrissy Teigen Wood & Green Silicone Spoon From Target: Lead-Free!

November 11, 2018July 27, 2023

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I recently tested some pieces from Pioneer Woman and found lead in them. As a result of that testing I did a little digging into what company makes the products for Pioneer Woman and that led me to GibsonUSA.com. In digging around Gibson USA’s website I learned that they also manufacture products for Chrissy Teigen’s…

Recommended Small Appliances: New Vitamixes

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

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Please read and share this post! Thank you. To share this post on Facebook, Click Here.- – HELLO! People keep asking me about appliances… – I have tested several versions of this newer model of Vitamix — and ALL of the accessible components (including the cord and knobs) were *lead-free* when tested with an XRF…

Wonder Woman Pencil Tin, Purchased New at Target in 2018

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018

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I bought this for my son Charlie at the beginning of the school year. He’s a Wonder Woman fan, loves the color pink and is always drawing with colored pencils (so is in constant need of things like pencil boxes!) Because this is a new item manufactured for use by children (and sold by a…

The Lead-free “Travel Chanukiah” my husband and sons made for me.

November 3, 2018November 3, 2018

Did you know that most Chanukah menorah’s have high levels of Lead? [Link] The picture here is of the Lead-free Chanukah* “Travel Chanukiah*” (Chanukah menorah) that my husband and sons made for me when we were shooting my film. Since we left to start shooting early in December (of 2011) we were on the road…

Does the 2018 Starbucks reusable holiday cup test positive for any “nasties”?

November 2, 2018November 26, 2023

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If you have been following my work for a while you know that I have found several Starbucks branded cups and mugs to be positive for high levels of Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) in the past. To see more Starbucks cups & mugs I have tested, Click Here. Therefore I was not surprised today,…

Silver Colored Drawer-Pull, XRF Test Results

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

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The drawer pull pictured here had the following results when tested with an XRF instrument. Metal Designation (Per XRF GUI): Metal-C745NiAg The readings below are based on a two minute (120 second) test. Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect/Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect/Negative Barium (Ba): Non-Detect/Negative Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect/Negative Selenium (Se): Non-Detect/Negative Chromium (Cr): 477 +/- 92 ppm Bromine…

#TopPic: Lead-Free Dish Set, “Service for Four” for under $55! [November 2019 Price] + where to get them cheaper!

October 4, 2018November 30, 2019

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Creating a lead-free kitchen does NOT have to be expensive! In fact, many of the best lead-free choices out there are also the least expensive options in their product categories. As most of my followers know, my favorite reliably lead-free dishes are any plain white Corelle sets (sets with no colorful decorative elements). You can…

XRF [Heavy Metals Toxicity] Test Results for Vintage Fisher Price Little People Swingset

October 3, 2018

Vintage Fisher Price Little People Swingset. Yellow and Green Plastic. Year of Manufacture Unknown (presumed c. 1970s). To see more vintage Fisher Price items I have tested, click here. The XRF test results for this exact item (pictured below) are as follows: Yellow Plastic Components: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative Cadmium (Cd): 2,049 +/- 30 ppm Mercury…

XRF Test Results For 2018 Ball Pint Jar, Regular Mouth, 16 oz w/ Lids. What’s in my Ball Jar?

October 1, 2018March 4, 2020

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2018 Ball Pint Mason Jar, Regular Mouth 16 oz With Lids Originally published: October 1, 2018 Updated: March 3, 2020 This item consists of three “components”, with five distinct areas requiring testing: The clear glass of the jar. The metal of the band. The off-white-colored coating on the underside / “inside” (food contact surface) of the lid. The…

Hamilton Beach Stack & Press Food Chopper with Glass Bowl

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Hamilton Beach Stack & Press Food Chopper with Glass Bowl This item consists of five components made of several distinct materials (glass, plastic, metal and rubberized plastic – in the cord). Four of the components are what I would consider “complex” items [made of multiple different materials.]: Clear Borosilicate Glass Vessel (Plastic, Glass and Metal)…

Vintage Fisher Price Little People Chairs

September 30, 2018

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These vintage Fisher Price Little People brown and white chair toys had the following XRF readings: Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) I don’t know the year of manufacture of these particular pieces, however to have a vintage Fisher Price toy that is free of…

Vintage Fisher Price Little People School House Teacher’s Desk

September 30, 2018October 3, 2018

This vintage Fisher Price Little People school house teacher’s desk toy had the following XRF readings: Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) I don’t know the year of manufacture of this particular piece, however to have a vintage Fisher Price toy that is free of…