XRF Testing

Vintage Hall’s Superior Quality Kitchenware bowl (Tested and approved by Mary Dunbar, Jewel Homemaker’s Institute). 9,100 ppm Lead. Click to see the bowl!

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Posted: Friday, March 20, 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…

Harkerware Oven-Proof vintage orange rooster plate: 78,600 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 1,318 ppm Arsenic.

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Posted: Friday, March 20, 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…

Dritz purple vinyl “Fun Tape Measure”: package says it has Lead, but it tests Lead-Free!

March 18, 2020July 10, 2023

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Introduction: 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) to test consumer goods for toxicants…

Haviland Chippendale bowl (Germany, c. 1960-70): 4,608 ppm Lead + 529 Arsenic. What style china do you have?

March 17, 2020March 24, 2023

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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 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…

c. 1980s Corelle tulip pattern dish: 15,500 ppm Lead. Arsenic + Cadmium too. Which vintage Corelle pattern do you use?

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 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…

2007 Dunoon Blenheim Palace Red Drawing Room Mug: 19,900 ppm Lead + 1,750 Arsenic. Which mug do you use daily for coffee?

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 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…

This Thomas “Sunny Day” saucer (Germany, c. 2004) contains 11,200 ppm Lead + 1,209 Arsenic. Which dishes do you use daily?

March 17, 2020January 28, 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…

Spode Consul Cobalt pattern saucer: 21,200 ppm Lead + 730 ppm Arsenic. From 2002, this isn’t even technically vintage!

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

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Posted: Monday, March 16, 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…

English Spode “Italian” pattern bowl: 65,100 ppm Lead + 2,211 Arsenic on the food surface. Do you have Spode at home?

March 16, 2020

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Posted: Monday, March 16, 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…

English Spode “Italian” pattern dish: 57,900 ppm Lead + 2,058 Arsenic on the food surface. Do you have Spode at home?

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

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Posted: Monday, March 16, 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…

Some good news for a change! Target Threshold porcelain appetizer plate: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-Free, Mercury-Free, Antimony-Free!

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

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Posted: Monday, March 16, 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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” chewable pencil topper – Lego shape: 13 +/- 6 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 15, 2020March 22, 2020

Posted: Sunday, March 15, 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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” silicone sensory chew necklace – Lego shape: 12 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 15, 2020March 22, 2020

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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 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…

Senso Minds “Non-Toxic” silicone sensory chew necklace – Lego shape: 11 +/- 6 ppm Cadmium, a known carcinogen.

March 15, 2020March 22, 2020

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Posted: Sunday, March 15, 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…

“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…

Target Threshold Earthenware Easter Bunny mug: 217 ppm Lead in the black accents, 90 ppm on the white glaze

March 14, 2020February 21, 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…

Tamara’s gold tooth crown (c. 2010, replaced in 2016): non-detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Antimony & Arsenic. Thank G-d!

March 14, 2020November 4, 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…

Emile Henry white glazed small pie dish, made in France: 125 ppm Lead (likely non-leaching.) Please click for details.

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

Apilco white porcelain plate, made in France: 90 ppm Lead – safe by all standards. Please click for details.

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

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Posted: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil green glass bottle: 40 ppm Lead – safe by all standards.

March 11, 2020April 14, 2020

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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

Noritake Colorwave Graphite BoB Swirl Pattern (Made in Indonesia): 44 ppm Lead + 182 ppm Cadmium on food surface.

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

2010 Lenox Opal Innocence china (Made In USA): 68 ppm Lead on the food surface. This is safe by all standards.

March 11, 2020May 3, 2021

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

Green Ikea Mug (Made In China): Lead-free glaze. White ceramic substrate: 43 ppm Lead – safe by all standards!

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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…

Tiny Schleich bunny made in Tunisia: Lead-Free! This is generally a very safe brand (from a Lead-perspective at least!)

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a 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 XRF testing (a scientific…