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XRF test results for two de Buyer Pans, Made in France (sent in by a reader in Canada)

XRF test results for two de Buyer Pans, Made in France (sent in by a reader in Canada)

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XRF Test Results for Natursutten Glass Baby Bottle With Natural Rubber Nipple

XRF Test Results for Natursutten Glass Baby Bottle With Natural Rubber Nipple

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Published: Friday — August 4, 2023 This bottle was tested at the request of Lead Safe Mama readers. It tested non-detect for most of the common metallic toxicants (there were no detectable levels of Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, or Antimony in any of the six glass, plastic, and rubber components tested)! We did find trace (very…

Newer Ikea white glass plate (similar to Corelle), made in France: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free

Newer Ikea white glass plate (similar to Corelle), made in France: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free

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   Published: March 23, 2022 This is an ad-free article. To make a contribution to help us keep our most widely-read articles ad-free, click here. Thank you. Full XRF test results for the plain white glass Ikea dish pictured 60-second test (repeated multiple times to confirm the result) Lead (Pb): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Cadmium…

Is Pillivuyt brand china safe? Is Pillivuyt china Lead-free?

Is Pillivuyt brand china safe? Is Pillivuyt china Lead-free?

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Pillivuyt brand china piece (3 of 3) – plate with ridged edges (Modele Depose): 32 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

Pillivuyt brand china piece (3 of 3) – plate with ridged edges (Modele Depose): 32 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Pillivuyt brand china piece (2 of 3) – casserole with solid handles: 21 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

Pillivuyt brand china piece (2 of 3) – casserole with solid handles: 21 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Pillivuyt brand china piece (1 of 3) – white dish with looped handles [Design Sismo]: 9 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

Pillivuyt brand china piece (1 of 3) – white dish with looped handles [Design Sismo]: 9 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Ville De Paris by Pillivuyt – Made in France: 1,241 ppm Lead on decorative elements of food surface of dish.

Ville De Paris by Pillivuyt – Made in France: 1,241 ppm Lead on decorative elements of food surface of dish.

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#1.) Plain White area of food surface of dish: 60-second tests repeated multiple times to confirm results Lead (Pb): 44 +/- 4 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,384 +/- 58 ppm Copper (Cu): 21 +/- 9ppm Tin (Sn): 54 +/- 3 ppm Barium (Ba): 203 +/- 13 ppm Platinum (Pt): 30 +/- 11 ppm Non-Detect for: Cadmium,…

Pillivuyt French porcelain dish — Eclectique pattern: 15 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

Pillivuyt French porcelain dish — Eclectique pattern: 15 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

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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…

Black enameled crepe pan with wooden handle – #28, Made in France: Lead-free & Cadmium-free on the food surface.

Black enameled crepe pan with wooden handle – #28, Made in France: Lead-free & Cadmium-free on the food surface.

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I don’t know the brand of this piece. As soon as I hear back from the owner on this I will update the post. It appears (from the back mark writing and numbering system – as well as the “Made in France” mark) that it may be a Le Creuset piece, however I found similar…

This is a summary with links to all my articles on testing items marked “Made in France” (vintage and new!)

This is a summary with links to all my articles on testing items marked “Made in France” (vintage and new!)

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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…

Emile Henry white glazed small pie dish, made in France: 125 ppm Lead (likely non-leaching.) Please click for details.

Emile Henry white glazed small pie dish, made in France: 125 ppm Lead (likely non-leaching.) Please click for details.

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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a…

“Made in France” scalloped edge tartlet tins sold at Sur La Table (December 2019): Lead-free, 96.4% Iron & 2.3% Tin.

“Made in France” scalloped edge tartlet tins sold at Sur La Table (December 2019): Lead-free, 96.4% Iron & 2.3% Tin.

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When tested with an XRF instrument these “Made in France” tartlet tins (with scalloped edges) sold at Sur La Table had the following readings (with a 60-second test): Chromium (Cr): 629 +/- 96 ppm Tin (Sn): 23,200 +/- 400 ppm [2.3%] Iron (Fe): 964,000 +/- 1,900 ppm [96.4%] Titanium (Ti): 694 +/- 164 ppm Cobalt…

Gobel “Made in France” 2-inch tartlet tins sold at Sur La Table (December 2019): Lead-free, 96% iron & 2.6% tin.

Gobel “Made in France” 2-inch tartlet tins sold at Sur La Table (December 2019): Lead-free, 96% iron & 2.6% tin.

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Gobel “Made in France” tartlet tin sold at Sur La Table had the following readings (with a 60-second test): Chromium (Cr): 443 +/- 89 ppm Tin (Sn): 25,700 +/- 400 ppm [2.6%] Iron (Fe): 961,000 +/- 2000 ppm [96%] Titanium (Ti): 746 +/- 168 ppm Cobalt (Co): 8,348…

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 7,109 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 146 ppm Antimony. What china do you have?

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 7,109 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 146 ppm Antimony. What china do you have?

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This piece looks very much like the similar piece posted earlier but has a slightly different color profile and slightly different pattern. It’s possible that they are the same pattern but manufactured in different years. When tested with an XRF instrument this Limoges floral pattern dish by Haviland & Co., Haviland France had the following…

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 2,337 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 366 ppm Arsenic. What china do you have?

Limoges dish by Haviland & Co., France: 2,337 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 366 ppm Arsenic. What china do you have?

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Limoges floral pattern dish by Haviland & Co., Haviland France had the following readings: On the food surface – with the scope on the flowers the center: Lead (Pb): 2,337 +/- 62 ppm Arsenic (As): 366 +/- 41 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,273 +/- 230 ppm Chromium (Cr): 212…

Made In France (c. 2013) Yellow Le Creuset Sauce Pan [#21]: 19,600 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen) + 48 ppm Lead.

Made In France (c. 2013) Yellow Le Creuset Sauce Pan [#21]: 19,600 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen) + 48 ppm Lead.

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c. 2013 Yellow Le Creuset Frying Pan with Lid The owner of this #21 Le Creuset (Made In France) yellow 2-1/4 quart frying pan, told me he purchased it about 6 years ago — which would be c. 2013. He shared two pans with me, each that were purchased about the same time. Click here…

Made in France (c. 2013) Yellow Oval Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Casserole (#29): 17,700 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen)

Made in France (c. 2013) Yellow Oval Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Casserole (#29): 17,700 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen)

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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…

Grey Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

Grey Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

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Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Grey, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this grey Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Vanadium (V): 97 +/- 15 ppm Titanium (Ti): 142…

Yellow Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

Yellow Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

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  Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Yellow, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this yellow Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Barium (Ba): 3,101 +/- 287 ppm Iron (Fe):…

Green Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

Green Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

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Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Green, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this green Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Vanadium (V): 113 +/- 26 ppm Titanium (Ti): 174…

Red Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

Red Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

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  Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Red, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this red Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Vanadium (V): 108 +/- 25 ppm Titanium (Ti):…

Pink (Violet) Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler from Rainbow Set: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

Pink (Violet) Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler from Rainbow Set: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

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Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Violet, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this pink Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Vanadium (V): 101 +/- 25 ppm Titanium (Ti): 175…

Blue Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler from Rainbow Set: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

Blue Duralex Picardie Colors Tumbler from Rainbow Set: Lead-Free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free and Mercury-Free!

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Duralex “Picardie Colors” Goblet / Tumbler, Blue, 8-3/4 ounces. Made in France, purchased in December 2018. When tested with an XRF instrument this blue Duralex glass had the following readings: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative) Barium (Ba): 3,142 +/- 288 ppm Copper (Cu): 101…