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XRF Test Results for Noritake Elysian Pattern — c. 1930s (Made in Japan)

December 18, 2023December 26, 2023

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XRF test results for Contemporary Chateau hand-painted, “Made in Japan” stoneware dish sent in by Vida in Minnesota

July 13, 2023December 18, 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 by…

Premiere Dura Stone “Hurrah” pattern dishes, Made in Japan (tested for an LSM Instagram follower): positive for traces of Lead, Cadmium & Arsenic

May 2, 2023September 24, 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 used by…

XRF Test Results of Blue Danube China (by Lipper) c. 1977-2000 (identified by back mark)

March 19, 2023April 8, 2023

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March 19, 2023 – Sunday XRF Test Results For the Dish Pictured Sent in by a Lead Safe Mama Reader (from Tennessee) for Testing Full test results for these dishes are below. It is quite common for blue and white patterned china from Asia (either Japan or China) to test negative for Lead (or to test…

c. 1980s Nikko Happy Holidays China Dish With Christmas Tree (Japan): 87,000 ppm Lead on the food surface (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids)

July 3, 2022November 23, 2023

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Published: Sunday — July 3, 2022 Given all federal agencies agree there is no safe level of Lead exposure for humans and that in 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Commission set 90 ppm Lead as the limit for allowable Lead in the paint, glaze, or coating of an item intended for use by…

XRF Test Results for Noritake Ivory China – Blossom Time (Made in Japan): 14,500 ppm Lead on the food surface of the dish (floral elements).

May 24, 2022March 19, 2023

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Published: May 24, 2022 (via TikTok) XRF Test Results For The Dish Pictured Reading #1) Back Mark (logo area) of the dish: Lead (Pb): 2,284 +/- 83 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Antimony (Sb): non-detect Iron (Fe): 3,760 +/- 240 ppm Cobalt (Co): 2,046 +/- 151 ppm…

Lindt-Stymeist brand ceramics brown glazed bowl in “Acorn” color, Made in Japan: 39 ppm Lead & 8 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

March 10, 2022March 11, 2022

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Published: March 10, 2022 This bowl is truly lovely to touch and hold. There is a really interesting unique quality of the glaze – and I don’t say that very often. The Lead and Cadmium levels are safe by all standards, and this is a very high-fire piece, so I do not have concern for…

Harmony House Fine China Silver Rhapsody 3506 (Made in Japan): 12 ppm Lead + 4 ppm Cadmium on the food surface (safe by all standards.)

January 10, 2022January 14, 2022

Silver edged dish by Harmony House (Made in Japan) Reading #1) on food surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 12 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 4 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1318 +/- 56 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,013 +/- 22 ppm Indium (In): 4 +/- 3 ppm Barium…

Noritake Envoy Platinum Edged China, Made In Japan: 2,509 ppm Lead in the back mark / logo.

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

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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…

Hand painted vintage Made In Japan floral saucer with roses: 12,300 ppm Lead on the food surface of the dish.

September 30, 2021

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…

Noritake Cook N Serve Japan 107 Angela Detergent Proof China: 8,363 ppm Lead on the back mark / logo of the dish.

July 30, 2021November 2, 2021

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific method used by the Consumer…

Modern Handmade Japanese Ceramic Dishes Example #1: 29 ppm Lead + 4 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

July 25, 2021December 19, 2023

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July 24, 2021 – Saturday Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Modern Handmade Japanese Ceramic Dishes Example #2: 11 ppm Lead + 5 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

July 25, 2021November 2, 2021

July 24, 2021 – Saturday Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Modern Handmade Japanese Ceramic Dishes Example #3: 43 ppm Lead + 5 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

July 25, 2021December 19, 2023

July 24, 2021 – Saturday Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Modern Handmade Japanese Ceramic Dishes Example #4: 9 ppm Lead + 5 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

July 25, 2021December 19, 2023

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July 24, 2021 – Saturday Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Modern Handmade Japanese Ceramic Dishes Example #5: 17,800 ppm Lead in the yellow glaze.

July 25, 2021December 19, 2023

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July 24, 2021 – Saturday Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Modern Handmade Japanese Ceramic Dishes Example #6: 37 ppm Lead + 4 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

July 25, 2021December 19, 2023

July 24, 2021 – Saturday Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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 XRF testing (a scientific…

Imperial China by W. Dalton 5671 Whitney, Made in Japan: 3,162 ppm Lead in the decorative trim on the food surface.

November 23, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here has the following readings… Plain white center of the dish Bismuth (Bi): 49 +/- 9 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,165 +/- 180 ppm Vanadium (V): 121 +/- 59 ppm Titanium (Ti): 302 +/- 94 ppm Silver gray decorative edge of the dish Lead (Pb): 3,162 +/-…

Vintage International China Statastone Verte Pattern Large Dish: 8,186 ppm Lead on the food surface.

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

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This is a larger dish that matches the smaller dish posted on the blog recently. XRF reading on food surface of dish (white glaze area): 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 171 +/- 25 ppm Barium (Ba): 331 +/- 57 Zirconium (Zr): 27,100 +/- 800 ppm Platinum (Pt): 801 +/- 155 ppm Zinc (Zn): 51,700 +/- 1,300…

Vintage Stoneybrook International China Rushwood Pattern: 12,100 ppm Lead on the food surface.

October 12, 2020August 18, 2023

XRF reading on food surface of dish (yellow glaze area): 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 12,100 +/- 1,000 ppm Tin (Sn): 57,300 +/- 3,600 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,841+/- 1,071 Bromine (Br): 146 +/- 64 ppm Zinc (Zn): 28,600 +/- 1,900 ppm Iron (Fe): 982 +/- 330 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,733 +/- 191 ppm XRF reading on…

Royal M Cameo Blue Maruto Japan vintage dinner plate: Lead-Free! (surprise!)

June 13, 2020May 3, 2021

2020 | Cameo Blue | Made In Japan | Maruto Japan | Royal M

XRF Readings for the dish pictured on this post: On the plain white of the food surface: Barium (Ba): 2,838 +/- 364 ppm Zinc (Fe): 27,100 +/- 800 ppm Iron (Fe): 221 +/- 67 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 64 +/- 29 ppm On the blue floral edge of the food surface: Note: black back-mark tested similarly…

Noritake Progression China, Blue Haven pattern: 15,600 ppm Lead + 1,907 ppm Arsenic on food surface of dish.

June 5, 2020April 22, 2024

White center of dish: Lead (Pb): 59 +/- 32 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,949 +/- 594 ppm Gold (Au): 140 +/- 91 ppm Zinc (Zn): 4,477 +/- 234 ppm Iron (Fe): 416 +/- 145 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 94 +/- 37 ppm Blue decoration on edge of dish: Lead (Pb): 15,600 +/- 800 ppm Arsenic (As): 1,907…

Mikasa Continental Silk Flowers, Japan: 57,800 ppm Lead + 1,394 Arsenic. 90 ppm Pb & up is unsafe for kids.

June 4, 2020December 19, 2020

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On the pink floral area: Lead (Pb): 57,800 +/- 4,100 ppm Arsenic (As): 1,391 +/- 628 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,987 +/- 705 ppm Tin (Sn): 3,224 +/- 287 ppm Zinc (Zn): 893 +/- 130 ppm Iron (Fe): 785 +/- 233 ppm Chlorine (Cl): 3,358 +/- 1,360 On the white center of the plate: Lead (Pb):…

Grace Fine China from Japan, “Concerto” pattern: 4,662 ppm Lead + 571 ppm Arsenic. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe.

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

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Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an 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…