Williams Sonoma

Last year I called Williams Sonoma out, yet again, for making & selling Lead-contaminated dishes. Their “solution” for 2023? Just slap a big ol’ sticker on the back.

Last year I called Williams Sonoma out, yet again, for making & selling Lead-contaminated dishes. Their “solution” for 2023? Just slap a big ol’ sticker on the back.

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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 by…

Communications with Williams Sonoma Public Relations team in response to my recent findings of Lead (and other toxicants) in their new (2022) dishes.

Communications with Williams Sonoma Public Relations team in response to my recent findings of Lead (and other toxicants) in their new (2022) dishes.

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February 17, 2022 – Thursday Below is the full exchange that I had with the Public Relations folks from Williams Sonoma yesterday. I share these types of communication threads with you (Lead Safe Mama readers) for a few reasons… By sharing these communications in a public forum it helps to alleviate some of the stress…

NEW 2022 Williams Sonoma Sicily Pattern Dish (Made in Italy): 15,800 ppm Lead, 20,000 ppm Cobalt, 243 ppm Antimony, 381 ppm Cadmium

NEW 2022 Williams Sonoma Sicily Pattern Dish (Made in Italy): 15,800 ppm Lead, 20,000 ppm Cobalt, 243 ppm Antimony, 381 ppm Cadmium

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February 13, 2022 — Sunday Below are the full XRF test results for the Made In Italy, Sicily Pattern (yellow) dinner plate pictured on this post (sold new, today — February 2022 at William Sonoma for $16.95 per dish). Note: It is not illegal for newly-manufactured dishes to contain unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, Cobalt…

Sicily Mixed Dipping Bowls from Williams Sonoma, Made in Portugal: 237 ppm Lead + 70 ppm Cadmium

Sicily Mixed Dipping Bowls from Williams Sonoma, Made in Portugal: 237 ppm Lead + 70 ppm Cadmium

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Note: these are high-fire and likely non-leaching. I was actually surprised to find the Lead and Cadmium levels on these pieces to be as low as they are; considering they are from Portugal, I would have expected much higher Lead levels. Additionally, it is important to note that the testing component of the XRF instrument…

Pillivuyt French porcelain dish — Eclectique pattern: 15 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

Pillivuyt French porcelain dish — Eclectique pattern: 15 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

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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…

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl: 107,500 ppm Lead + 20,600 ppm Cadmium. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl: 107,500 ppm Lead + 20,600 ppm Cadmium. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

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   Red Waechtersbach Nesting Bowl purchased at Good Will (in 2020) for $1.99. Made in Germany To see more pieces by Waechtersbach that I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument the bowl pictured here the following readings: Lead (Pb): 107,500 +/- 8,000 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 20,600 +/- 1,500 ppm Barium (Ba): 107,900…

“Made in Portugal” Williams Sonoma dinner plate: 151,800 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for for kids!

“Made in Portugal” Williams Sonoma dinner plate: 151,800 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for for kids!

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. 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. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

List of stores I won’t shop at because they recently sold things with Lead or still sell things with Lead…

List of stores I won’t shop at because they recently sold things with Lead or still sell things with Lead…

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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…

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

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

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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…

#Leaded: Green Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

#Leaded: Green Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

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Green Waechtersbach Bowl from Williams Sonoma – Made in Germany, c. 2009 To see more pieces by Waechtersbach that I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument this bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 53,000 +/- 1,900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 4,988 +/- 293 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative…

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2009: 40,100 ppm Lead & 3,506 ppm Cadmium.

Red Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2009: 40,100 ppm Lead & 3,506 ppm Cadmium.

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  This is an ad-free article. To make a contribution to help us keep our most widely-read articles ad-free, click here. Thank you. Published: October 6, 2018 XRF test results for the red Waechtersbach Nesting Bowl purchased at Williams Sonoma – “Made in Germany”, c. 2009 (pictured) are below. Please scroll down. For those new…

#Leaded: Purple Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2011

#Leaded: Purple Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2011

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     Purple Waechtersbach bowl from Williams Sonoma Made in Germany, c. 2011 To see more Waechtersbach pieces Lead Safe Mama has tested, click here. 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…

#Leaded: Yellow Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

#Leaded: Yellow Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

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Yellow Waechtersbach Bowl from Williams Sonoma Made in Germany, c. 2009 To see more pieces by Waechtersbach that I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument this bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 1,746 +/- 107 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative Barium (Ba):…

#AskTamara: Do my Waechtersbach nesting bowls have heavy metals (like Lead and Cadmium) in the glaze?

#AskTamara: Do my Waechtersbach nesting bowls have heavy metals (like Lead and Cadmium) in the glaze?

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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…

#Leaded: Teal Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

#Leaded: Teal Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2009

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 Teal Waechtersbach Bowl from Williams Sonoma Made in Germany To see more pieces by Waechtersbach that I have tested, click here. When tested with an XRF instrument this bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 6,457 +/- 246 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative Barium (Ba): 249…

#Leaded: Orange Waechtersbach German Bowl, c. 2009

#Leaded: Orange Waechtersbach German Bowl, c. 2009

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 Orange Waechtersbach Bowl from Williams Sonoma Made in Germany When tested with an XRF instrument this bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 28,800 +/- 900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 3,109 +/- 158 ppm Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): : Non-Detect / Negative Barium (Ba): 4,713 +/- 276 ppm To learn more about XRF testing, click…

#Leaded: Blue Waechtersbach German Bowl, c. 2009

#Leaded: Blue Waechtersbach German Bowl, c. 2009

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 Blue Waechtersbach Bowl from Williams Sonoma Made in Germany When tested with an XRF instrument this bowl had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 11,300 +/- 500 ppm Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative Arsenic (As): : Non-Detect / Negative Barium (Ba): 6,161 +/- 470 ppm To learn more about XRF testing, click here….

#XRFTesting: Lead Free Williams Sonoma Veggie Peeler

#XRFTesting: Lead Free Williams Sonoma Veggie Peeler

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Veggie Peeler (larger photo below) from Williams Sonoma; 95% Copper! Most of the veggie peelers I have tested have been lead-free with the following exceptions (which have often tested positive for lead (and/or cadmium) in my experience): Vintage plastic handles Vintage rubberized handles Vintage metal that is grey and dull (not stainless) Vintage painted metal…

#LeadFree: Williams Sonoma Stainless Measuring Cup

#LeadFree: Williams Sonoma Stainless Measuring Cup

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Williams Sonoma Stainless Steel Measuring Cup:  Lead Free!, SS #304 Modern stainless marked and sold as stainless steel (manufactured today or recently) should all be lead free. Hello!  These are some of the results of our recent testing parties.  I will be updating each of these posts with more details very soon.  Thank you everyone…

Emile Henry Mixing Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2014: 1,647 ppm Lead on the food surface.

Emile Henry Mixing Bowl, Purchased at Williams Sonoma c. 2014: 1,647 ppm Lead on the food surface.

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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…