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BIA Cordon Bleu International Dish – Indonesia: 6,081 ppm Lead (in the back mark.) 90 is unsafe in items used by kids.

BIA Cordon Bleu International Dish – Indonesia: 6,081 ppm Lead (in the back mark.) 90 is unsafe in items used by kids.

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This plain white BIA Cordon Bleu International plate (purchased at New Seasons Market in Portland, Oregon – c. 2010  and “Made in Indonesia”) had the following readings when tested with an XRF instrument: Bottom Logo (picture above): Lead (Pb): 6,081 +/- 145 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As):…

New (2017) Brass Chanukah Menorah – Made in India: 36,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

New (2017) Brass Chanukah Menorah – Made in India: 36,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

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This post is a Chanukah menorah buying guide (of sorts!), check out the lead-free options and please read about the concerns for leaded brass in general. This is a new brass menorah purchased in 2017 at New Season Market in Portland, Oregon. Made in India by Biedermann & Sons. To see more menorahs I have…