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Tor-Mex Mexico tortilla press painted with red high-Lead paint (Sur La Table, what the HELL is wrong with you!?): 18,000 ppm Lead (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids)

December 13, 2021August 14, 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,…

Sur La Table beechwood spoon “Made in China”: no metals detected! Natural wood is generally a good choice!

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019

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A simple wooden spoon! In the Rubin household we love plain, natural (uncoated, undecorated, unpainted, unsealed!) solid wood cooking utensils. We’re funky hippies after all, lol! My mom actually used to date a wooden spoon salesman named Norm (late 1970s I think, possibly early 1980s!) After Norm and Mom were no longer dating I even…

Made in USA Christmas Tree with Star by Ann Clark Cookie Cutters (from Sur La Table — Dec 2019): Lead-Free (99% iron)

December 7, 2019November 27, 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…

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…

“Made in France” scalloped edge tartlet tins sold at Sur La Table (December 2019): Lead-free, 96.4% Iron & 2.3% Tin.

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument these “Made in France” tartlet tins (with scalloped edges) sold at Sur La Table had the following readings (with a 60-second test): Chromium (Cr): 629 +/- 96 ppm Tin (Sn): 23,200 +/- 400 ppm [2.3%] Iron (Fe): 964,000 +/- 1,900 ppm [96.4%] Titanium (Ti): 694 +/- 164 ppm Cobalt…

Gobel “Made in France” 2-inch tartlet tins sold at Sur La Table (December 2019): Lead-free, 96% iron & 2.6% tin.

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument this Gobel “Made in France” tartlet tin sold at Sur La Table had the following readings (with a 60-second test): Chromium (Cr): 443 +/- 89 ppm Tin (Sn): 25,700 +/- 400 ppm [2.6%] Iron (Fe): 961,000 +/- 2000 ppm [96%] Titanium (Ti): 746 +/- 168 ppm Cobalt (Co): 8,348…

Available as of December 2019, at Sur La Table — Deruta Italian salad plate: 16,100 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids)

December 7, 2019November 27, 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…

Modern (2019/2020) Sur La Table (!) Snowman dish (from Italy): 12,800 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids)

December 7, 2019November 27, 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…

#LeadFree: Sur La Table Silicone Spoon With Stainless Handle

April 11, 2018December 4, 2018

This Sur La Table mixing spoon / baking utensil has a stainless steel handle and black silicone spoon end. All components were negative for lead, mercury and arsenic when tested with an XRF instrument. The black silicone of the spoon was positive for a very low level of cadmium (10 +/- 6 parts per million)….

2018 Sur La Table “Made In Turkey” Bistro Pattern Dish Set: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free.

April 11, 2018July 30, 2020

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Sur La Table – Bistro pattern dishes This set of new (2018) white “Bistro” pattern dishes from Sur La Table (& Made in Turkey) had the following test results when tested with an XRF instrument. XRF test results for the exact dishes pictured here: Lead (Pb): Non-detect / negative Cadmium (Cd): Non-detect / negative Arsenic (As):…

#LeadSafe: Sur La Table White Ramekin / Custard Cup

April 10, 2018

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This Sur La Table White Ramekin (Custard Cup) from their “Every Day Porcelain” line tested negative for lead in the white glazed surface and positive for trace levels of lead (at just 36 ppm) on the unglazed bottom exterior surface. This was purchased new in late 2015/early 2016 and tested in 2016. Testing was done…

Sur La Table Fish Platter, Made in Portugal: 6,623 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.

April 9, 2018May 22, 2019

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This ceramic “Sur La Table” brand fish platter (Made in Portugal) was positive for lead at 6,623 parts per million when tested with an XRF instrument. Tested in 2014. To see more “Made in Portugal” things I have tested, click here. Thank you for reading and for sharing my posts. Please let me know if…