Silicone

Full XRF Test Results for 2023 Purchased Gulicola Glass Baby Bottle

February 23, 2024March 26, 2024

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,…

XRF Test Results for Multi-Color Silicone Reusable Stasher-Brand Sandwich bag

August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

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August 2, 2023 — Wednesday In my one-on-one home consultations with families across the country, I have tested dozens of these silicone food storage bags (Stasher-brand and other similar products) over the past several years and all have been positive for traces (“traces,” meaning very low levels and not an additive ingredient but a trace…

XRF test results for a Boon Nursh silicone and plastic baby bottle (in light pink)

October 23, 2022July 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)…

Popco blue silicone microwave popcorn popper: 17 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards).

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022

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Here’s an Amazon affiliate link so you can see this product “in the wild” There’s even a video there that shows the product in action. https://amzn.to/3oKWI5Q Published: February 11, 2022 – Friday Popcorn is definitely included in our family’s version of The Food Pyramid. I expect we eat more popcorn than the average family…initially as…

Pink Silicone Dish by Bumkins (Made in China, 100% Food Grade Silicone): 11 ppm Cadmium (safe by all U.S. and international standards)

February 10, 2022June 27, 2023

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Introduction: 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 test consumer goods for toxicants…

Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottle: Lead-free, 21 ppm Cadmium in the silicone nipple (Cadmium is a known carcinogen, but this is considered safe by all current standards)

January 25, 2022March 8, 2024

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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)…

Modern (2021) glass and silicone lid for 2-cup Pyrex food storage: 7 ppm Lead + 20 ppm Cadmium + 11 ppm Antimony.

January 25, 2022February 2, 2022

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Silicone | Silicone with trace Cadmium

XRF test results for the item pictured. More information to be posted shortly. Note: The levels of toxicants found in this product are considered safe by all standards. It’s up to you to do the research about these heavy metals to determine if you are comfortable with Federal standards (which are not always protective of…

Silicone Push Pop Bubble Fidget — Rainbow Frosted Cup Cake Design: 18 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen). Safe by all standards.

November 21, 2021July 2, 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)…

Chewy Tube red silicone chew toy. Sold at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital & made in Maine: non-detect for Cadmium.

March 22, 2020July 27, 2023

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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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” green silicone chew necklace — Lego shape: 12 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen)

March 22, 2020January 5, 2024

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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” blue silicone chew necklace – Lego shape: 12 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” chewable pencil topper – Lego shape: 13 +/- 6 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 15, 2020March 22, 2020

Posted: Sunday, March 15, 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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” silicone sensory chew necklace – Lego shape: 12 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 15, 2020March 22, 2020

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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” silicone sensory chew necklace – Lego shape: 11 +/- 6 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 15, 2020March 22, 2020

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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 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…

Sur La Table Dual Action Silicone Sponge – Made In China: Lead-free! 973 ppm Barium, 37 ppm Zinc, & 90 ppm Iron.

December 7, 2019July 27, 2023

When tested with an XRF instrument this “Made in China” Dual Action Silicone Sponge sold at Sur La Table had the following readings (with a 60-second test): Barium (Ba): 973 +/- 240 ppm Zinc (Zn): 37 +/- 15 ppm Iron (Fe): 90 +/-38 ppm Here are some additional links to learn more about the testing…

Ola Baby 100% Silicone Soft-Tip Training Spoon Teether for Baby Led Weaning: 14 ppm Cadmium. Safe by all standards.

May 27, 2019March 7, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument these Olababy [Ola Baby] “100% Silicone Soft-Tip Training Spoon Teethers for Baby Led Weaning” had the following set of readings. All tests were done for a minimum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). Results are science-based and replicable. Metals not detected by the XRF (in consumer goods mode) are not listed….

Kitchenaid 2019 Red Silicone & Bamboo Spatula Set: 11 +/- 4 ppm Lead! [Safe by all standards, but…]

April 18, 2019December 1, 2020

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In response to testing an older (c. 2010) yellow version of this exact same product (and finding high levels of lead in that product – see it on this link) I decided to follow up and purchase and test a new (2019) version of the product in red. (The yellow appears to no longer be…

What were you thinking, Kitchenaid?! (c. 2010) Yellow Silicone Spatula: 970 +/- 29 ppm Lead! [90 is unsafe in kids’ items.]

April 14, 2019December 19, 2022

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My shopping website has links to Lead-free alternatives for most products: www.ShopLeadSafeMama.com Originally posted: April 14, 2019 Updated: March 6, 2020 Update – March 2020: Since writing this post I have found at least two more high-Lead silicone spatulas. To see all of the spatulas that I have tested that have been positive for some…

MAM Silicone Pacifier: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Arsenic Free. I used this brand with my children.

January 14, 2019July 27, 2023

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MAM Silicone Pacifier Amazon affiliate link for this pacifier: https://amzn.to/2VVZfKm When tested with an XRF instrument, this pacifier had the following readings. [Each test was done for at least 120 seconds / 2-minutes.] Reading Set One, Silicone Nipple: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect Arsenic (As): Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect Barium (Ba): 634 +/- 151 ppm…

“Made In Italy” Clear Silicone NaturalFit Chicco Pacifier: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Arsenic Free

January 14, 2019July 27, 2023

“Made In Italy” Clear Silicone NaturalFit Chicco Pacifier Amazon affiliate link for this pacifier: https://amzn.to/2CkXD43 When tested with an XRF instrument, this pacifier had the following readings. [Test was done for 120 seconds / 2-minutes.] Lead (Pb): Non-Detect Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect Arsenic (As): Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect Barium (Ba): 992 +/- 156 ppm No other…

“Made In Italy” Blue Silicone NaturalFit Chicco Pacifier: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Arsenic Free

January 14, 2019July 27, 2023

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“Made In Italy” Blue Silicone NaturalFit Chicco Pacifier Amazon affiliate link for this pacifier: https://amzn.to/2AHOJxu When tested with an XRF instrument, this pacifier had the following readings. [Test was done for 180 seconds / 3-minutes.] Lead (Pb): Non-Detect Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect Arsenic (As): Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect Barium (Ba): 815 +/- 117 ppm No other metals…

Suncraft Stainless Steel Child’s Cup with Blue Silicone Elephant Top: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Arsenic Free

January 14, 2019July 27, 2023

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Here’s an Amazon affiliate link to this cup: https://amzn.to/2SYYDlG When tested with an XRF instrument the blue silicone elephant top on this child’s cup (from Suncraft) had the following readings: (Testing done for 60 seconds, if a metal is not listed below it was not detected.) Lead (Pb): Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect Arsenic…

Teal Silikids Thick Silicone Child’s Cup: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Arsenic Free

January 14, 2019July 27, 2023

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Here’s an Amazon affiliate link to this cup: https://amzn.to/2suqTk9 When tested with an XRF instrument this thick silicone teal colored child’s cup (from Silikids) had the following readings: (Testing done for 90 seconds, if a metal is not listed below it was not detected.) Lead (Pb): Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect Arsenic (As): Non-Detect…

2018 Ikea Reusable Silicone Muffin Cups: Cadmium FREE!!!

November 21, 2018July 27, 2023

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I bought these for my son, expecting them to be free of toxicants… and (as usual) Ikea delivered the goods!! Unlike many other silicone baking items that have trace levels of Cadmium, these Ikea baking cups are Cadmium free (and Lead free too of course!) To see more examples of silicone items I have tested…