XRF Testing

My post about Corelle dishes (from December 2019) has not been challenged by Corelle’s legal department (there’s no benefit to them in challenging the truth.)

December 25, 2021January 1, 2022

December 25, 2021 – Saturday If you have not read this post yet, please do READ the full post (linked above and below) and let me know if you have any questions (after you have read the entire post. ;-)) PLEASE NOTE: If this information were – in any way – “false” or “fake news” (as a few individuals have…

How many items can you test with an XRF instrument in one hour?

April 17, 2021June 4, 2024

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…

World Kitchen Cherish Pattern white ceramic gravy boat with lid: 30 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards)

January 19, 2021November 25, 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…

Steel Wool Scrubby Thing (brand unknown): Non-Detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony

January 19, 2021November 25, 2023

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Link to this product on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3is9YYU 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…

World Kitchen Cherish Pattern white ceramic butter dish with lid: food surface is ND (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony.

January 19, 2021

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When tested with an XRF instrument the World Kitchen Cherish Pattern White Ceramic Butter Dish with Lid (pictured here) had the following readings: Food Surface/ white glazed areas 60 – second test Bismuth (Bi): 156 +/ 14 ppm Iron (Fe): 3,713 +/- 217 ppm Vanadium (V): 111 +/- 51 ppm no other metals detected Logo…

Dollar Store blue “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: Negative for Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, & Antimony

November 23, 2020December 10, 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…

Dollar Store yellow “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: positive for trace Cadmium & Antimony (at relatively safe levels.)

November 23, 2020December 10, 2023

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…

Dollar Store purple “carnival glass” bottle with golden leaf ornament: positive for trace Lead, Cadmium & Antimony (at relatively safe levels.)

November 23, 2020

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…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International Gray Dish: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free, Antimony-free.

November 23, 2020

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…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International “Grateful” Dish: 573 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen).

November 23, 2020

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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…

Dollar Store Royal Norfolk Greenbrier International Sunflower Dish: 738 ppm Cadmium (a known carcinogen).

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

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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…

2020 Dollar Store Royal Norfolk White Greenbrier International Dish: 26 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

November 23, 2020

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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…

A list of folks across the U.S. who do consumer goods testing with the appropriate instrumentation… Stand by!

October 19, 2020October 20, 2020

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2020 | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

Posted: October 19, 2020 Updated: October 20, 2020 STAND BY! So often readers contact me and tell me their consumer goods have been tested “with an instrument that only reads in milligrams per square centimeter”. Measuring in milligrams per square centimeter is the standard for house paint, not toys. Unfortunately, readings using this measurement standard…

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

July 30, 2020July 31, 2020

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…

Polar Express official souvenir bell from Whippany, NJ: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Cadmium-free (Phew!)

June 28, 2020December 7, 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…

Newer Pyrex measuring cup, Made in USA: 396 ppm Cadmium on red exterior writing

June 28, 2020June 25, 2023

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…

Rae Dunn ceramic “Calm” coffee mug purchased at Marshall’s: 100 +/- 20 ppm Lead (within safe range for Lead)

June 20, 2020May 17, 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…

Vintage clear glass small Pyrex casserole: 866 +/- 61 ppm Arsenic (this is the first time I have found Arsenic in one of these)

June 17, 2020May 5, 2023

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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 I hadn’t previously tested for / looked for Arsenic or Antimony in vintage clear glass Pyrex items. This is the first piece I have tested of vintage clear glass Pyrex where I noticed (and recorded) these two metals. I am going to do further inquiry in to this, specifically to…

Square Coupe Target Threshold white porcelain appetizer plate: 47 ppm Lead on food surface (safe by all standards)

June 4, 2020May 17, 2024

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Square Coupe Target Threshold White Glazed Porcelain Appetizer Plate The full XRF test results of the Target Threshold white glazed porcelain appetizer plate pictured are below (so please scroll down). Here are links to some additional reading that may be of interest, based on your interest in the test results of this item: Click here…

I’ve been presented with the opportunity to officially assume ownership of TWO XRF instruments for $2,000. Can you help?

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

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2020 | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

This Spring has been the most amazing time for my advocacy work!… … and now I have the opportunity to own my own instruments! Normally for any XRF testing I do – I rent an instrument. For a handful of my outreach events, I have been able to use a loaned XRF instrument – from…

Teavana Petite Fleur Glass Teacup: 11,700 ppm Lead + 488 ppm Cadmium + 1,396 pm Arsenic in the white flowers.

May 22, 2020July 29, 2020

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Teavana Petite Fleur Cherry Blossom Double-Walled Glass Teacup (4 oz) In researching this (to figure out what to call it in this post), I was unsurprised to learn that Teavana is owned by Starbucks. Unsurprised because then it makes total sense that these small delicate glass teacups are painted with paint that has high levels…

Vintage 1962 Milton Bradley Candy Land game board: 41 ppm Lead. Safe by all modern standards… but…

May 22, 2020June 7, 2024

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Vintage Candy Land game board While the total content Lead test results for this vintage Candy Land game board (using high-precision XRF technology) are fairly low (and within the range of what is considered safe by all modern standards even for newly manufactured items intended for use by children), I do have concerns about vintage…

Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (for ages 3+): Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury & Antimony

April 21, 2020October 2, 2020

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Here’s my affiliate link to this product on Amazon. Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument, the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (pictured above) had the readings listed below (broken out by color of crayon). All tests on each color crayon were repeated multiple times, in order to confirm…

Walt Disney (Made in Japan) Mickey Mouse Figurine: 66,800 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

April 21, 2020

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Black of head – 60 second test Lead (Pb): 62,600 +/- 3,500 ppm Zinc (Zn): 76 +/ 51 ppm Iron (Fe): 9,572 +/- 834 ppm Chromium (Cr): 953 +/- 138 ppm Vanadium (V): 95 +/- 55 ppm Titanium (Ti): 471 +/- 103 ppm Cobalt (Co): 6,784 +/- 605 ppm Manganese (Mn): 1,688 +/- 567 ppm…