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2012 Mardi Gras Bead Bag from New Orleans with WARNING: “Not intended for use by children 12 years & younger”

2012 Mardi Gras Bead Bag from New Orleans with WARNING: “Not intended for use by children 12 years & younger”

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Where did you find this bag, Tamara!? When I was filming for my documentary on childhood Lead poisoning (MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic) back in February of 2012, we were in New Orleans (about 40% of the film was shot in New Orleans actually!) It seemed fitting to attend the Mardi Gras parade to try to…

2018 New Orleans Souvenir Mug: 16,700 ppm Lead, 109 ppm Cadmium.

2018 New Orleans Souvenir Mug: 16,700 ppm Lead, 109 ppm Cadmium.

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When tested with an XRF instrument this New Orleans souvenir mug (purchased in New Orleans in 2018, no mark or maker) was positive for high levels of Lead both inside and out. Continue reading below to see the full XRF test results for this mug. When testing is done with an XRF instrument, the amount…