Silver Banding

Dynasty Fine China (Made in China): 2,036 ppm Lead on the food surface & 9,807 ppm Lead on the back logo mark.

Dynasty Fine China (Made in China): 2,036 ppm Lead on the food surface & 9,807 ppm Lead on the back logo mark.

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XRF test results for the Dynasty Fine China (Made in China) dish pictured Reading #1) 60-second reading on the white center of the dish (food surface) Lead (Pb): 47 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1,448 +/- 54 ppm Copper (Cu):…

Harmony House Fine China Silver Rhapsody 3506 (Made in Japan): 12 ppm Lead + 4 ppm Cadmium on the food surface (safe by all standards.)

Harmony House Fine China Silver Rhapsody 3506 (Made in Japan): 12 ppm Lead + 4 ppm Cadmium on the food surface (safe by all standards.)

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Silver edged dish by Harmony House (Made in Japan) Reading #1) on food surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 12 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 4 +/- 2 ppm Mercury  (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1318 +/- 56 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,013 +/- 22 ppm Indium (In): 4 +/- 3 ppm Barium…

2010 Lenox Opal Innocence china (Made In USA): 68 ppm Lead on the food surface. This is safe by all standards.

2010 Lenox Opal Innocence china (Made In USA): 68 ppm Lead on the food surface. This is safe by all standards.

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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…

1960s Sango brand (made in Japan) child’s teacup: 2,323 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 292 ppm Arsenic.

1960s Sango brand (made in Japan) child’s teacup: 2,323 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 292 ppm Arsenic.

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Sango teacup (made in Japan) had the following readings: 1) Test focused on silver banding on handle: Lead (Pb): Negative / Non-Detect Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect Antimony (Sb): Negative / Non-Detect Gold (Au): 755 +/- 64 ppm…

Mikasa Platinum Matrix AN060 Design (Made in Indonesia) Bone China Dish: 56 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

Mikasa Platinum Matrix AN060 Design (Made in Indonesia) Bone China Dish: 56 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

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When tested with an XRF instrument, this Mikasa “Platinum Matrix” design bone china plate (pictured here) had the following readings: White stripes on food surface of dish: Barium (Ba): 135 +/- 48 ppm Tin (Sn): 57 +/- 16 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,286 +/- 83 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,744 +/- 213 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 36 +/-…

Silver Bordered Vintage China Mug / Tea Cup: 104,700 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

Silver Bordered Vintage China Mug / Tea Cup: 104,700 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

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Mug with “silver” border (where your lips would go!) It turns out the “silver” is achieved by using Leaded glaze! Inside of cup is 845 ppm lead, “silver” border is 104,700 ppm Lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. I apologize that I did not capture information about the maker or pattern on this…