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XRF Test Results for VersaTone (by Noritake) Japan Saucer in Outlook Pattern B305W10

April 30, 2024May 1, 2024

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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 Blue Hill Pattern Contemporary Fine China by Noritake (2482), Made in Sri Lanka

March 19, 2023March 19, 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 Connecticut) for Testing Context: Total Lead-content (as detectable with an XRF instrument) in the paint, glaze or coating of an item manufactured for use by adults is not regulated in any way. Dishes are…

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…

Noritake Cher Blanc Fine Porcelain 1655 White Plate (Made In Sri Lanka): 21 ppm Lead + 5 ppm Cadmium on the food surface. Safe by All Standards.

January 10, 2022January 14, 2022

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Noritake Cher Blanc Fine Porcelain 1655 White Ceramic Plate With Decorative Floral Pattern Around Edge Reading #1) on food surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 21 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 5 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1,093 +/- 57 ppm Copper (Cu): 42 +/- 11 ppm…

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…

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…

Noritake Keltcraft Ireland 9171 Eastfair saucer with floral pattern: 36,600 ppm Lead on the food surface (90 ppm is unsafe for kids.)

November 23, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument the Keltcraft Noritake saucer shown here had the following readings: 60-second tests – Multiple tests were done on each component to confirm the readings With XRF focused on the plain cream colored area in the center of the dish: Lead (Pb): 36,600 +/- 900 ppm Barium (Ba): 364 +/- 46 ppm Zinc…

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…

Vintage Noritake “Golden Cove” pattern china from Japan: 301,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe.

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020

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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 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…

Noritake Colorwave Graphite BoB Swirl Pattern (Made in Indonesia): 44 ppm Lead + 182 ppm Cadmium on food surface.

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 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…

#LeadFree: Noritake Stoneware Madera Ivory Plate

December 10, 2017

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Noritake Stoneware, Made in Indonesia, Madera Ivory plate. ND (negative/ non-detect) for lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium. Tested with an XRF instrument. Please note: most vintage/ older Noritake I have tested has been positive for unsafe levels of lead. This is a newer dish. I will add the year of manufacture as soon as I…

#LeadFreeChina: Noritake

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

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Noritake Stoneware, Made in Japan plate: tested negative for lead! #Woot! Please note: MOST of the vintage Noritake I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead. When it comes to the relative safety of vintage dishware, you really cannot extrapolate simply from a brand name. To see more safe choices for your family, check…

Noritake “Dutch Tile” Pattern: 164,700 ppm Lead [More than 16% Lead in the glaze!] 90 ppm is unsafe.

October 19, 2017May 18, 2019

Today’s “Winner”… Highest lead item tested recently! #Noritake “Gala Cuisine” Japan / “Dutch Tile” 164,700 ppm lead – that’s 16% lead!!! CPSC hazard level for items intended for use by children is 90 ppm and higher in the paint, glaze or coating. Vintage dish ware is not regulated for total lead content as detectable with…

Vintage Noritake Rosedawn China Saucer (Made in Japan): 933 ppm Lead

April 30, 2017May 29, 2021

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Noritake China Saucer: 933 ppm lead (+/- 86 ppm), ND (non-detect) for Hg (mercury), As (arsenic0 & Cd (cadmium)! Most vintage Noritake china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead. Tamara’s Grade: “F” “F” = I would not want to use it in my home, I would (politely) refuse to eat food that…