Stainless Steel

My Green Canteen “Because our children deserve a pristine planet”: 20,900 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) & 3,481 Arsenic

June 10, 2020October 16, 2023

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…

“Better For Your” coffee mug: 304 Stainless Steel (Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury & Antimony)

March 14, 2020May 29, 2021

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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 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…

Vintage “Epic” stainless spoon with faux wood / composite handle: 2,170 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

January 7, 2020May 13, 2020

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When tested with an XRF instrument the vintage stainless steel Epic brand “forged stainless” spoon (Made in Japan) with faux wood handle pictured here had the following readings: Faux wood / composite of handle: Lead (Pb): 2,170 +/- 41 ppm Barium (Ba): 757 +/- 115 ppm Chromium (Cr): 222 +/- 53 ppm Bromine (Br): 12…

Stainless steel Royal Doulton dinner knife (c. 2009) with lion with crown logo: low Nickel stainless (Lead-free).

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument the Royal Doulton brand knife (purchased new c. 2009) pictured here had the following readings… Reading on blade Metal – 410/16/20 Stainless Steel: Chromium (Cr): 115,800 +/- 900 ppm Copper (Cu): 614 +/- 231 ppm Nickel (Ni): 1,203 +/- 391 ppm Iron (Fe): 873,900 +/- 2000 ppm Vanadium (V):…

Things From Canada – Paderno stainless bowl with silicone base: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free + safe by all standards.

November 12, 2019December 10, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument this Paderno stainless steel bowl with green silicone base (sent to me from a reader in Canada in 2019) had the following readings: On the stainless component (60+ second reading): Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect /…

Someone is about to win a set of Kleynimals toy keys for a little person in their life! And the winner is…

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Lead Safe Mama just passed 24,250 “likes” on Facebook — and to celebrate reaching this milestone we are giving away one set of Kleynimals‘ toy keys to a lucky person chosen at random from everyone who “follows” and “likes” Lead Safe Mama on Facebook! And the winner is: Angela Knoebel! Keep inviting your friends to like…

Caveman Cups Heavy Duty “Cub Cups”: #304 Stainless Steel, Lead-Free. Great for adventures with toddlers!!

June 12, 2019June 18, 2019

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I have recommended products from Caveman Cups for at least a couple of years (since I first found them online and then shortly after confirmed they were an excellent [lead-free!] choice when I tested them at the homes of a few of my readers!) Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for these cups: https://amzn.to/31wSEJw Their products…

Caveman Cups “Extreme Use” Stainless Steel Cub Plates: #Safe! Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic.

June 6, 2019June 18, 2019

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I have recommended products from Caveman Cups for at least a couple of years (since I first found them online and then shortly after confirmed they were an excellent [lead-free!] choice when I tested them at the homes of a few of my readers!) Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for these plates: https://amzn.to/2MztW7T Their products…

One of my favorite gifts for special needs kids (all kids really!): Kleynimals’ Jangles Fidget Toy made of high quality Stainless Steel [#LeadFree! + Discount Code for LSM readers!]

May 31, 2019December 7, 2021

Published: May 31, 2019 Updated: December 7, 2021 Kleynimals is a woman-owned small business that makes products here at home in the United States. They have a really fun line of high quality Stainless Steel products for babies and young children and I encourage you to check out everything they have to offer on their…

Kleynimals Signature Toy Keys: 100% 304 Stainless Steel [#LeadFree! + Discount Code for LeadSafeMama readers!]

May 26, 2019July 12, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the Kleynimals brand toy keys (their signature original product) had the following readings. Note – all components were tested and each test was done for a minimum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). Results are science-based and replicable. Test Results For (304 Stainless Steel) Main Body of Key Animals: Lead…

Lead Safe Mama’s May 2019 Facebook #Giveaway: Caveman Cups Pint Glasses!

May 2, 2019June 5, 2019

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May 2, 2019, 9:12 a.m.: – Hi friends! #LeadSafeMama‘s Facebook page (this page – link here!) is fast approaching 25,000 “followers” and 24,000 “likes”!!! Please invite your friends to like and follow the #LeadSafeMama page (use the “invite friends” button on the side of the Facebook page!) and as soon as we pass both 25,000…

Caveman Cups Heavy Duty “Extreme Use” Stainless Steel Pint Cups: #Safe! Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic

April 3, 2019August 6, 2024

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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,…

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…

Cambridge Design Stainless Steel Fork, Made In China: Lead Free

December 18, 2018June 6, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument this stainless steel “Cambridge” fork had the following readings. [All tests are done for at least 60 seconds.] Note: If a metal was not detected it is not listed. Chromium (Cr): 135,200 +/- 1,000 ppm Nickel (Ni): 1,209 +/- 385 ppm Iron (Fe): 857,500 +/- 2,100 ppm Vanadium (V):…

Ikea Solid Stainless Steel 430-40 Knife With Ridges: Lead Free

December 15, 2018November 5, 2021

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These knives are VERY LOW Nickel! Note: I generally never have a concern about stainless steel items containing any lead (unless they are not a single component item.) See this post for more about that. Below are the XRF test results for the stainless steel knife from Ikea pictured in this post. What I like…

THIS is my NEW FAVORITE PAN (and that’s before I have even used it, LOL!)

December 7, 2018March 6, 2024

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SolidTeknics, Made in USA, frying pan (2018) 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)….

2018 PlanetBox BottleRocket Capsule Water Bottle: Lead-Free In All Accessible Components

December 1, 2018June 10, 2020

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2018 PlanetBox BottleRocket Capsule Water Bottle Click HERE to see this product on Amazon. All accessible components of this PlanetBox water bottle were tested with an XRF instrument. Destructive testing was not used (the product was not forcibly disassembled for testing beyond how it would come apart in normal use by a child). It is possible…

Pink Yeti Rambler 20 oz. Tumbler: Lead-Free in all Accessible Components (Leaded sealing dot is under stainless bottom cap)

December 1, 2018February 23, 2024

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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,…

Ikea Stainless Steel 430-40 Spoon 224 22, c.2014: Lead Free

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

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These spoons are VERY LOW Nickel! Note: I generally never have a concern about stainless steel items containing any lead (unless they are not a single component item.) See this post for more about that. Below are the XRF test results for a stainless steel spoon from Ikea. Note: The light in these images make…

Stainless Steel Restaurant Supply Chopsticks, c.2016: Lead Free

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

Below are the XRF test results for some unbranded stainless steel chopsticks. While the XRF does not recognize this metal combination as a specific type or grade of stainless steel, and while these are not expressly marked “stainless steel” (in fact there is no mark on them) I would still put them in the stainless…

18-10 Stainless Steel Fork, c. 2003 – Borromeo Pattern by Calderoni, Italy: Lead Free

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

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Please scroll down for the XRF test results for an 18/10 stainless steel fork in the Borromeo pattern by Calderoni (Made in Italy) c. 2001 through 2003. This was the silverware my husband and I got for our wedding flatware when we merged our households. Purchased c. 2003. Related: #AskTamara: What do you use to…

Stainless Steel 430-40 Ikea Fork, c.2014: Lead Free

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

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Below are the XRF test results for a stainless steel fork from Ikea. Related: #AskTamara: What do you use to test for lead? Related: #AskTamara: What is stainless steel? Please start by understanding the following takeaways: Stainless steel by itself (undecorated, solid stainless steel) IF it is truly stainless steel should not have any lead….

XRF Test Results For Zack 20085 Rezzo Stainless Steel Tumbler

October 1, 2018

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Zack 20085 Rezzo Tumbler Heavy Duty Stainless Steel This item consists of one “component” with two distinct areas needing testing: The main body of the cup. The logo area of the cup (which may be etched or may be painted). Click here for an Amazon affiliate link* for this exact item. To learn more about…

Tamara’s Kitchen: Norpro 123 Grip-EZ Handy Flat Grater With Black Rubberized Handle

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

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Norpro 123 Grip-EZ Handy Flat Grater With Black Rubberized Handle: non-detect (negative/ND) for Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd) and Mercury (Hg) when tested with an XRF instrument. This is mine (from my kitchen) – and is several years old, which is why in my personal photos of the item the little red band is…