XRFTesting

2017 Oxo Silicone Spatula: Lead-free, however it was positive for 24 ppm Cadmium (a safe level by all current standards).

March 3, 2017March 6, 2020

Oxo Black Silicone Spatula: Lead Free, Cadmium: 24 +/- 10 ppm. NOTE: While this particular item (the exact one tested is pictured below) was Lead-free (non-detect for Lead with an XRF instrument) I have also tested many items from this brand that were positive for trace levels of Lead in the rubberized handles. As a…

Stainless Steel Knife by Wallace: Lead Free

March 3, 2017November 24, 2018

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Stainless Flatware from “Wallace”: Lead Free Modern one-piece / single metal (seamless) flatware marked “stainless steel” and manufactured in recent years (regardless of country of origin) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask questions. Here are some good choices to look at: Oneida IKEA Henckles Lenox Stainless Steel is primarily composed of chromium,…

#LeadFreeToys: Truck Transformer

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017

Toy Cars | Toys | Transformers | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

Red & Blue Plastic Toy Transformer Truck: Lead Free! [Brand unknown] Modern hard plastic toys designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today/recently) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask questions. Click this link for some good #LeadSafe / #LeadFree toy truck choices for younger children! Click here for more #SaferChoices…

#XRFTesting: Lead Free Williams Sonoma Veggie Peeler

March 3, 2017June 23, 2022

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Copper | Vegetable Peeler | Williams Sonoma | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

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…

#LeadedAccessories: Longchamps coin purse.

March 3, 2017December 23, 2022

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Small Longchamps Purse Hardware: Lead = 77 ppm, Mercury = 346 ppm, Gold = 1,644 ppm. Many of the purses I have tested (both expensive and inexpensive) have tested positive for mercury and / or lead in the hardware. I haven’t yet found a brand of purse that I recommend as consistently testing free of…

#LeadFree: Yellow Plastic Toy Car Transformer

March 3, 2017June 19, 2018

Yellow Plastic Toy Car: Lead Free! Modern hard plastic toys designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today/recently) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask questions. Click this link for some good #LeadSafe / #LeadFree toy car choices for younger children! Click here for more #SaferChoices for your family!…

#GuerrillaXRFTesting: Target Threshold 2017 White Dishes (video)

March 3, 2017May 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…

March 1, 2017 response from iPlay, the owners of the Green Sprouts sippy cup brand: “Thank you for your letter to i play.”

March 1, 2017December 13, 2020

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Originally Published: March 1, 2017 Hello all! Here is the response I got today from i play. I asked their permission to share it with all of you. I am thrilled that they are back on the right track (responsible engagement/cooperative problem-solving — vs. the heavy-handed saber-rattling from their attorneys that unfortunately, along with and ad…

#LeadFree: Williams Sonoma Stainless Measuring Cup

March 1, 2017October 29, 2018

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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…

#LeadFree: Smart Planet Plastic Spork

March 1, 2017March 1, 2017

Smart Planet Green Plastic Spork: Lead Free! Modern hard plastic flatware designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today) 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 for participating….

Stainless SS #304 Flatware Spoon by Wallace: Lead Free

March 1, 2017November 24, 2018

Stainless Spoon by Wallace: Lead Free, SS #304 Modern stainless seamless (one-piece items) flatware should all be lead free. Click here to see other similar flatware. 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 for…

Williams Sonoma: Stainless Measuring Spoons

March 1, 2017March 1, 2017

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#LeadFree | #LeadFreeKitchen | Stainless | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

Williams Sonoma Measuring Spoons: Lead Free! Modern stainless measuring spoons should all be lead free. Click here to see other similar spoons. 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 for participating. As always, please…

#LeadFree: Silicone Muffin Cups

March 1, 2017November 21, 2018

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Silicone Muffin Cups: 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 for participating. As always, please feel free to ask questions. Click here for more #SaferChoices in bakeware for your family! Click here…

Lead-free! Planet Box Lunch Box

March 1, 2017May 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…

#LeadSafe Dishes: Polish Pottery

March 1, 2017April 3, 2018

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Polish Pottery: 50 ppm lead. Hello! These are some of the results of recent XRF testing. The amount of lead that is considered unsafe in an item intended for use by children is 90 parts per million and higher. Dishware is not considered “for use by children” and is therefore not regulated in the same…

Supporting Details & Studies on the Appropriateness of #XRFTesting

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017

This post was written as supporting documentation to a post about the Green Sprouts sippy cup focusing on the appropriateness and efficacy of XRF testing as a methodology for consumer goods testing. Thanks for reading! If you take the time to read this and follow the links, I applaud your efforts to better understand the concerns…

Vintage Milk Glass Salt & Pepper Shakers

February 26, 2017December 10, 2019

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Vintage Milk Glass Salt & Pepper Shakers. 57,800 ppm lead (on the painted decorations). Lids are lead-free (non-detect for lead with XRF). XRFTesting. To help research safer choices for your family, click here. To learn more about testing for lead, click here.

Small vintage milk glass Pyrex mixing bowl: 893 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe in kid’s items & most milk glass has some Lead)

February 26, 2017May 1, 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 Mama,…

#SaferChoices: Which Water Bottles & Sippy Cups are Lead-Free?

February 10, 2017May 15, 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…

My original letter to the makers of the Green Sprouts sippy cup, following my findings of Lead paint on their glass insert.

February 10, 2017December 13, 2020

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Newly manufactured (2017) sippy cup: tested positive for 3,003 ppm Lead (using XRF technology). Originally published: February 10, 2017 Updated: 12/13/2020 Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to to see a full size PDF of my original letter (dated January 30, 2017) that was written to the manufacturer of Green Sprouts products…

Liberty Blue Staffordshire Ironstone Washington At Valley Forge dish: 44,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm (& up) is unsafe for kids.

February 5, 2017May 4, 2021

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Liberty Blue Staffordshire Ironstone Vintage Plate: 44,500 ppm lead. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is 90 ppm or higher. Vintage china is not regulated for total Lead content (as detectable with an XRF instrument.) For more information about LEAD FREE dish choices,…

Ask Tamara: Q. Can I test my dishes for lead with a home test kit for Lead? A. Sometimes, but not normally. (Click to read more.)

February 5, 2017March 29, 2024

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Our current preferred brand for home test kits (to test for Lead in paint) can be found on this link. Additionally, here is a link to a new Lead-testing product that does work on some consumer goods (but not all). Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of…

#SaferChoices: Ice Cream Scoops

February 2, 2017July 29, 2018

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Today I am posting images of the various ice cream scoops I have tested with an XRF instrument that have tested positive for lead. If you have questions about XRF testing, please click here. In the many years that I have been testing consumer goods I have consistently found at least trace lead in most…

#Leaded: Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Scoop…

February 2, 2017December 27, 2018

Baskin Robbins Brand Ice Cream Scoop: 1,040 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument. #XRFTesting If you have an interest in learning more about these posts (likely because you are new to my site!) please check out this post for a start! Thanks for visiting! For #SaferChoices in ice cream scoops for your family, click here.