#LeadFree

Newer Fiestaware Purple Bowl: 67 ppm Cadmium [but Lead-free]

January 3, 2017December 26, 2018

Whent tested with an XRF instrument this newer Fiestaware purple bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Cadmium (Cd): 67 ppm The level of Cadmium found in this bowl is considered a “trace” level (likely a contaminant of the colorant for the…

#LeadFreeDishes: Newer Fiestaware Mug and Saucer

January 3, 2017January 28, 2018

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Newer Fiestaware Coffee Cup & Saucers: NO LEAD. However positive for approximately 130 ppm Cadmium. Cadmium is most often found in ceramics that are painted with reds, yellows or oranges, or other colors that may have those colors as part of the formula. • • • Please read about my concerns for cadmium here. Tested…

Newer white Fiestaware dishes (c. 2016): 33 ppm Lead. This is considered safe by all standards.

January 3, 2017January 31, 2020

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“Lead Free” Fiestaware small white ceramic plate: 33 ppm Lead. Almost Lead-free / but not quite! The company probably did leach testing and it did not leach any lead. I would feel safe eating off of these plates if I visited your home, but would not choose to own them personally. Tested with an XRF The…

#LeadFree: White Crate & Barrel Dishes

January 3, 2017April 10, 2018

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Newer Crate & Barrel plate : Negative (non-detect) for lead and arsenic. Tested with an XRF instrument #XRFTesting Please note: not all Crate & Barrel dishware is negative for lead (when tested with an XRF.) The owner of this particular dish told me that it was purchased “recently” as of January 2016. Also please note…

#LeadFreeDishes: Ikea (blue)

January 3, 2017

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Ikea Blue Ceramic Plate: No lead! (non-detect for lead with an XRF) (No Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury, or Chromium either!) Tested with an XRF instrument #XRFTesting #LeadedDishes For more lead-safe dishware options, click here.