Small Appliances

Ascot borosilicate glass & stainless-steel electric kettle (designed in Denmark, made in China): Lead-free & Mercury-free in all accessible components

February 11, 2022May 18, 2023

Continue reading below each of the images as there are additional XRF Test Results for each component shown, below the image for the component discussed. February 11, 2022 – Friday We bought this electric kettle for our family in October of 2020 Now that we have used this electric kettle for more than a year,…

#AskTamara: Which crock pots do you recommend? Which slow cookers are Lead-free?

June 15, 2019April 12, 2024

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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…

Email I sent to VitaClay via their website (in response to finding Lead in their “Lead-free” product).

November 26, 2018February 7, 2024

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Published: November 26, 2018 Note: we are not aware of any changes made by VitaClay in response to this communication (in response to the testing & reporting done by Lead Safe Mama, LLC). Our communication to VitaClay: Hello. Your Lead-free VitaClay slow cookers have tested positive for Lead. I am the person who did the…

Another “Lead-free” product tests positive for Lead. VitaClay Chef Slow Cooker: 70,400 ppm Lead — read on for more info.

November 25, 2018January 7, 2024

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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…

Recommended Small Appliances: New Vitamixes

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

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Please read and share this post! Thank you. To share this post on Facebook, Click Here.- – HELLO! People keep asking me about appliances… – I have tested several versions of this newer model of Vitamix — and ALL of the accessible components (including the cord and knobs) were *lead-free* when tested with an XRF…

XRF Test Results for an Oster® Master Series Pre-Programmed Blender with Reversing Blade Technology – Black

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Oster® Master Series Pre-Programmed Blender with Reversing Blade Technology – Black. Click here for an Amazon affiliate link* for a similar item from this company. This item consists of eight components made of distinct combinations of materials, some of which require multiple tests for thorough testing with an XRF instrument: Clear Glass Blender Jar Clear…

XRF Test Results For Oster Blender Milkshake Blade

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Oster Blender Milkshake Blade This item consists of one “component” (it cannot be taken apart without destroying it) made of three distinct materials: The main silver colored metal of the blades (stainless). The silver colored metal of the top nut holding the blade assembly together. The copper colored metal at the base. Click here for…

Hamilton Beach Stack & Press Food Chopper with Glass Bowl

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Hamilton Beach Stack & Press Food Chopper with Glass Bowl This item consists of five components made of several distinct materials (glass, plastic, metal and rubberized plastic – in the cord). Four of the components are what I would consider “complex” items [made of multiple different materials.]: Clear Borosilicate Glass Vessel (Plastic, Glass and Metal)…

Oster 5-Cup Glass Blender Jar And Lid

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018

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Oster 5-Cup Glass Blender Jar And Lid Click here for an Amazon affiliate link* for this exact item. This item consists of three components made of three distinct materials: Clear Borosilicate Glass Jar White Plastic Main Part of Lid Clear Plastic Center Part of Lid To learn more about XRF testing, click here. As I…

#XRFTesting: Oster Blender Base Parts

September 19, 2018October 1, 2018

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XRF Test Results For An Oster Blender’s Base Parts Amazon affiliate link for this item.* Jar Gasket (gray rubber): Barium (Ba): 239 +/- 140 ppm Zinc (Zn): 9,961 +/- 155 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,692 +/- 74 ppm Titanium (Ti): 10,700 +/- 500 ppm Jar Ring (black plastic): ND (non-detect) for all metals detectible with the…

Miracle Rice Cooker c. 2009, Made in China: 5,484 ppm Lead, plus Cadmium and Antimony!

August 2, 2018January 7, 2024

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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…

#AskTamara: Q. Does my Instant Pot have Lead? A. Yes, some. Here are the test results for a 6-quart Instant Pot purchased on Amazon.

August 2, 2018January 3, 2024

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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…

#LeadFree / #LeadSafe Ice Cream Maker

April 9, 2017July 29, 2018

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This is the ice-cream maker we have. We love it! It’s so much fun. It was the last present my mother bought the boys before she passed away, so we have had it for a couple of years now and we use it all the time. It’s easy, quick and fun – we experiment with…

This is what a responsible company looks like! Read this letter from Instant Pot.

February 26, 2017December 29, 2023

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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…

KitchenAid Slow Cooker Black Ceramic Liner (Glazed Surface): 386 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in items for kids)

January 18, 2017December 29, 2023

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KitchenAid — 386 ppm Lead (slow cooker). 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…

#LeadedAppliance: Baby Food Blender

January 3, 2017October 1, 2018

Baby food blender – center nut (touches food!) 47,700 ppm lead! Sorry, brand/maker is not known. Several brands of babyfood blenders have historically had leaded center nuts. Purchase items like this only from trusted brands/ manufacturers. Tested with an XRF —- #XRFTesting #LeadedDishes • #LeadSafeDishes For more safer choices in dishware options, click here.

#LeadedAppliances: c. 2010 Cuisinart Blender

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017

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Cuisinart Blender Circa 2010. Purchased at Costco. Center nut on top of blade tested positive with 7,941 parts per million (ppm) lead. It is the yellowish leaded brass circle in the center of the blade. No mercury, no cadmium. Tested with an XRF —- #XRFTesting #LeadedDishes • #LeadSafeDishes For more safer choices in dishware options,…