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Syracuse large cereal bowls – nicked from a college cafeteria c. 2002: 31,900 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

December 22, 2019December 23, 2019

Did you “borrow” any cafeteria dishes when you graduated college? These large white-glazed ceramic (Made in the USA) cereal bowls made by Syracuse China Company [likely manufactured c. 1980-1989 or thereabouts – but possibly made as late as 2000 – and in regular use as late as 2002 at the college where they were taken from]…

This vintage Corelle dish with a basket and flowers is 2,406 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids). Which Corelle pattern do you have?

December 16, 2019December 29, 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…

Precision Metals brass rod for “School Projects,” Made in USA: Lead-free! (But with 194 ppm Arsenic!)

December 10, 2019June 25, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…

“Create With Metal” Quality Metal Brass Sheets, Made in USA: Lead-free! 69% Copper + 31% Zinc

December 10, 2019June 27, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…

Made in USA Christmas Tree with Star by Ann Clark Cookie Cutters (from Sur La Table — Dec 2019): Lead-Free (99% iron)

December 7, 2019November 27, 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…

1957-1969 Jewel by Lenox China – Made In USA: 146,700 ppm Lead in the glaze. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: 1.) Reading in the white center / food surface of the dish: Lead (Pb): 146,700 +/- 6,600 ppm Zinc (Zn): 5,684 +/- 323 ppm Titanium (Ti): 154 +/- 73 ppm Non-Detect (Negative) for Cadmium, Arsenic, Antimony and Mercury. 2. ) Reading…

Pfaltzgraff Made in USA Christmas Dish w/ Holly: 17,400 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 780 ppm Cadmium (a carcinogen)

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Pfaltzgraff (Made in USA) Christmas-themed dish (with Holly and Berries) had the following readings (please scroll down to see all of the images of the dish): Plain white food surface of center of plate: Barium (Ba): 243 +/- 107 ppm Zinc (Zn): 96 +/- 37 ppm Copper (Cu):…

Brand-new (2019 Open Stock at Fred Meyer) Corelle Key West Dish: 141 ppm Cadmium (75 is illegal in Denmark)

September 14, 2019December 29, 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…

Brand New (2019 Open Stock at Fred Meyer) Corelle Prairie Garden Gray Dish: 16 ppm Cadmium (within safe levels.)

September 14, 2019April 14, 2020

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What are the exact XRF readings for this dish? When tested with an XRF instrument the dish (brand new off the Fred Meyer shelf, purchased in 2019) pictured here (Made in the USA Corelle white glass with the “Prairie Garden Gray” pattern) had the following readings (note: given the shape of the dish and placement…

1974 Fisher Price Cash Register Toy: 3,461 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids), 5,304 ppm Cadmium + 224 ppm Arsenic.

August 19, 2019March 30, 2020

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1974 Vintage Fisher Price Cash Register Toy Below are the XRF test results for the item pictured here. Each component was tested for a minimum of 60 seconds. Test results are science-based and replicable. For context: 90 ppm Lead (and above) is the current level that is considered toxic and illegal in newly manufactured items…

Vintage “Historical America Betsy Ross Showing The First Flag” Dish by Homer Laughlin: 57,200 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe]

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

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This plate was purchased at an antique store in Oregon in 2018. The text on the back is as follows: Historical America Betsy Ross Showing the First Flag…1777 Homer Laughlin China Co. Made in USA Picture Reproduced From Original Painting By Joseph Boggs Beale Copyright – Modern Enterprises, Philadelphia, Pa. Continue reading below the image….

Vintage Lenox Temper-Ware Fall Bounty Plate: 173,200 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for children) + 1,775 ppm Arsenic

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

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This vintage Temper-ware by Lenox (Made in the USA, Fall Bounty pattern) was a likely source of Lead exposure for a child. Mama sent me this plate to test after she first confirmed it was positive for Lead by testing it with a swab. While not all vintage dishes will test positive with a LeadCheck swab…

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Peach Tulip Buds: 28,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 150 Cadmium

June 26, 2019July 17, 2023

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to…

Vintage Light Green Pyrex Small Casserole: 65,200 ppm Lead + 200 ppm Cadmium + 699 ppm Antimony.

June 22, 2019

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Vintage Pyrex Small Light Green Milk Glass Casserole / Custard Dish. When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish / custard had the following readings: With scope focused on exterior green painted area: (minimum 60-second test) Lead (Pd): 65,200 +/- 2,300 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 200 +/- 26 ppm Chromium (Cr): 385…

Vintage (c. 1990?) Corelle Dish with Pink Roses & Black Trim: 3,536 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + Cadmium

June 22, 2019December 28, 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…

Vintage Corelle Blue & Yellow Floral Dish With Butterflies: 41,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + Cadmium

June 22, 2019December 29, 2023

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, click HERE. Vintage Corelle Blue & Yellow Flower Pattern Dish With Butterflies (year of manufacture unknown) 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…

Vintage Corelle Spice of Life Pattern Dish: 42,900 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 557 ppm Cadmium

June 22, 2019July 17, 2023

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to test consumer goods for…

Vintage Corelle Plate With Maroon Flowers With Heart Petals: 20,300 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids] + Cadmium.

June 22, 2019February 12, 2020

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Vintage Maroon / Red Heart Petal Flower Pattern Corelle Plate (year of manufacture unknown). When tested with an XRF instrument the painted decorative border on the food surface of this vintage Corelle plate was positive for a very high level of Lead. To see the…

Vintage Corelle Blue Snowflake Pattern Plate: 7,823 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids) & 69 ppm Cadmium

June 22, 2019April 4, 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,…

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Pastel Fruit & Leaf Pattern: 48,800 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 213 Cadmium.

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

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To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. Vintage Cream Glass Corelle Plate With Pastel Fruit & Leaf Pattern (year of manufacture unknown). When tested with an XRF instrument the painted decorative border of this vintage Corelle plate was positive for a very high level of Lead. To see the full XRF readings…

Shallow Heath Potteries Bowl (Sausalito, CA): 125,000 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe in children’s items.

June 16, 2019June 18, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument this blue glazed ceramic bowl by Heath Potteries of Sausalito, California (year of manufacture is unknown) had the following readings: Food Surface / Blue Glazed Interior of Bowl Lead (Pb): 838 +/- 28 ppm Barium (Ba): 585 +/- 38 ppm Antimony (Sb): 25 +/- 12 ppm Tin (Sn): 284…

Talk Show “Set Mugs” Series (Used By Hosts & Guests) The Talk: 1,829 ppm Cadmium (75 ppm Cd is illegal in Denmark)

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument, this mug had the following readings: White on outside of mug: Lead (Pb): Negative / Non-detect Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-detect Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-detect Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-detect Antimony (Sb): Negative / Non-detect Barium (Ba): 1,867 +/- 204 ppm Zinc (Zn): 24,800 +/- 1,000 ppm Copper…

Modern Fiesta Homer Laughlin China Small Dish. Marked “Lead Free”. Negative for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic!

May 27, 2019January 31, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument this small modern yellow Fiestaware plate had the following readings: Barium (Ba): 697 +/- 82 ppm Zinc (Zn): 13,200 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu): 320 +/- 60 ppm Iron (Fe): 999 +/- 196 ppm Vanadium (V): 1,150 +/- 85 ppm Titanium (Ti): 2,010 +/- 139 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 16,200…

Please avoid vintage Tupperware. This is a kid’s 6 oz. cup. It’s positive for 876 ppm Lead, 331 ppm Cadmium, + Arsenic.

May 23, 2019August 10, 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…