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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…
![vds “Made in Portugal” glazed bowl (suspected of causing an Elevated Blood Lead Level [EBL] in owner): 63,700 ppm Lead.](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VdS-Made-in-Portugal-Glazed-Terracotta-Bowl-Lead-Safe-Mama-2020-02-768x576.jpg)
One of my readers sent this dish to me because she tested positive for Lead – and was concerned that perhaps her dishes might be the source of her Lead exposure. Well… based on the XRF test results, it appears that in this case, her concerns are likely valid. When tested with a a high-precision…
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…
Above photos shows a small Marble King brand green-swirl “cat’s eye” marble (randomly positive for 175 ppm Lead) next to a large Marble King brand green-swirl “cat’s eye” shooter (randomly positive for 1375 ppm Lead). Please note the level of Lead is not dependent on the size of the marble. – Photos by Avi B….
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…
When tested with an XRF instrument the white / cream glaze of this vintage Fiesta brand ceramic plate pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 74,700 +/- 2,600 ppm Tin (Sn): 3,197 +/- 195 ppm Zinc (Zn): 16,400 +/- 600 ppm Iron (Fe); 638 +/- 199 ppm Titanium (Ti): 4,431 +/- 316 ppm This…
When tested with an XRF instrument the blue glaze of the vintage Fiesta brand ceramic plate pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 108,300 +/- 3,300 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 53 +/- 21 ppm Barium (Ba): 7,781 +/- 456 ppm Selenium (Se): 164 +/- 47 Tin (Sn): 22,800 +/- 1,100 ppm Gold (Au): 246 +/-…
When tested with an XRF instrument, the orange glaze of the vintage Fiestaware-style ceramic salt shaker pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 497,000 +/- 66,000 Barium (Ba): 1,299 +/- 594 ppm Bromine (Br): 446 +/- 123 Iron (Fe): 2,153 +/- 731 ppm Palladium (Pd): 679 +/- 178 ppm Molybdenum (Mo): 13,700 +/- 2,700 ppm Nb: 10,500 +/- 1,700 ppm This was the reading done on the…
When tested with an XRF instrument the large gray dinosaur pictured here (year of manufacture unknown) had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 1,333 +/- 71 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 88 +/- 13 ppm Barium (Ba): 717 +/- 84 ppm Antimony (Sb): 625 +/- 34 ppm Bromine (Br): 62 +/- 10 ppm Tin (Sn): 127 +/- 23…
When tested with an XRF instrument (for repeated 30 second tests on each component) the Mikasa cup and saucer pictured here had the following readings: White center of plate Lead (Pb): 69 +/- 15 ppm Barium (Ba): 383 +/- 56 ppm Zinc (Zn): 32,500 +/- 800 ppm Copper (Cu): 79+/- 38 ppm Iron (Fe): 461…
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)…
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…
When tested with an XRF instrument (60 second readings) this Casual Images by Lenox (in the Rose Garden Pattern) china had the following readings: On the center of the food surface of the plate: Copper (Cu): 188 +/- 48 ppm Iron (Fe): 934 +/- 207 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 40 +/- 16 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 8,733…
When tested with an XRF instrument (for a minimum of 60 seconds per test) the food surface of the dish pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 87,700 +/- 2,900 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,431 +/- 154 ppm Selenium (Se): 171 +/- 56 ppm Gold (Au): 209 +/- 89 ppm Zinc (Zn): 83 +/- 36…
![Did you have one of these tiny crystal hearts as a kid? This one is 55% Lead [557,800 ppm!] 100 ppm is unsafe for kids.](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Vintage-Leaded-Crystal-Heart-Lead-Safe-Mama-2020-01-768x576.jpg)
When tested with an XRF instrument this vintage (likely c. 1977-1989) crystal heart charm / fidget (it is not a bead, but something someone might hold in their hand or keep in a keepsake box)…. had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 557,800 +/- 77,000 ppm Antimony (Sb): 2,663 +/- 620 ppm Zinc (Zn): 21,100 +/-…
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…
![Great Neck backsaw with decorated handle: Lead Free, Cadmium Free! [99% Iron!]](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Great-Neck-Hand-Saw-Lead-Safe-Mama-04-768x576.jpg)
When tested with an XRF instrument this saw had the following readings: 1.) Metal blade of saw: Chromium (Cr): 1,961 +/- 137 ppm Copper (Cu): 1,678 +/- 364 ppm Iron (Fe): 988,600 +/- 1,800 ppm Manganese (Mn): 6,929 +/- 700 ppm 2.) Logo area on blade of saw: Chromium (Cr): 2,138 +/- 145 ppm Copper…
Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for the exact product tested: https://amzn.to/39MqnCE When tested with an XRF instrument, the natural organic hemp wick (coated in organic beeswax) pictured here had the following readings: Non-Detect for: Lead (<3 ppm Limit of Detection) Cadmium (<12 ppm Limit of Detection) Mercury (<5 ppm Limit of Detection) Arsenic (<2 ppm…
Published: January 7, 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…
Published: January 7, 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…
![2019 satin Nickel finish rectangular flush drawer pull by Classic Brass: 1,768 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids’ items.]](https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Rectangular-Flush-Satin-Nickel-Finish-Drawer-Pull-2019-Lead-Safe-Mama-01-768x576.jpg)
When tested with an XRF instrument this 2019 satin Nickel finish drawer pull by Classic Brass (pictured here) had the following readings: Front surface of drawer pull: Lead (Pb): 1,768 +/- 257 ppm Chromium (Cr): 377 +/- 170 ppm Tin (Sn): 1,293 +/- 148 ppm Zinc (Zn): 7,011 +/- 860 ppm Copper (Cu): 214,300 +/-…
When tested with an XRF instrument the ceramic canister (with matching ceramic lid) pictured here had the following readings: Exterior glazed surface – test #1 Lead (Pb): 82 +/- 16 ppm Zinc (Zn): 64 +/- 21 ppm Copper (Cu): 219 +/- 44 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,786 +/- 208 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 90 +/- 16 ppm…
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…