I started this vide conversation series as a way to connect with my readers, friends and followers personally. To answer what questions I can and to direct them to other resources as necessary. The concept is YOU ask me two questions and I ask You two questions! So far each of the episodes has gone ...
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Recent & Important Articles:
Horns Bee aluminum “stash canister”: 19 ppm Cadmium but Lead-free, Antimony-free & Arsenic-free
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). ...
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Stella and Dot reversible necklace: 59 ppm Cadmium in the clasp – but otherwise: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.
When tested with an XRF Instrument the necklace pictured here had the following readings:
Orange side of enamel:
Nb: 1,376 +/- 143 ppm
Bismuth (Bi): 151 +/- 74 ppm
Tin (Sn): 11,500 +/- 1,200 ppm
Gold (Au): 6,222 +/- 1,148 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 85,100 +/- 5,900 ppm
Copper (Cu): 319,600 ...
Read More about Stella and Dot reversible necklace: 59 ppm Cadmium in the clasp – but otherwise: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.
Brown glazed (faux stone look) ceramic tile samples: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free!
Brown glazed ceramic tile samples. I will post more information about this tile after I hear back from the owner (if she knows the brand / source information).
Sample 1 - Dark brown glazed front of tile
Barium (Ba): 470 +/- 69 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 6,155 +/- 389 ppm
Zirconium (Zr): 19,400 ...
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Light brown glazed (faux stone look) ceramic tile samples: 30 ppm Lead + Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free!
Brown ceramic tile sample. I will post more information about this tile after I hear back from the owner (if she knows the brand / source information).
Sample 1 - Brown glazed front of tile
Barium (Ba): 965 +/- 85 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 4,208 +/- 306 ppm
Zirconium (Zr): 16,200 +/- 600 ppm ...
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Smolder titanium pipe screen for glass smoking pipes: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
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). ...
Read More about Smolder titanium pipe screen for glass smoking pipes: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
Horns Bee metal tobacco grinder with screen: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
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). ...
Read More about Horns Bee metal tobacco grinder with screen: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
Horns Bee green blown glass pipe with white stripes: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
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). ...
Read More about Horns Bee green blown glass pipe with white stripes: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
Farberware Orchard China: 11,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is considered unsafe for kids.
When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings:
Test on white center of food surface of dish:
Lead (Pb): 90 +/- 17 ppm
Bismuth (Bi): 101 +/- 18 ppm
Zinc (Zn):8,602 +/- 288 ppm
Iron (Fe): 2,171 +/- 230 ppm
Vanadium (V): 102 +/- 35 ...
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This 1976 Bunnykins baby plate contains 77,900 ppm Lead. This would be highly illegal if made for use by kids today.
Test results published on July 13, 2020
Updated: September 2022
Test result set #1) On the center of the plate's food surface (decorative design):
Lead (Pb): 77,900 +/- 3,600 ppm
Barium (Ba): 306 +/- 98 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 1,977 +/- 202 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 72 +/- 36 ppm
Silver ...
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1976 Bunnykins bowl: 59,000 ppm Lead (anything above 90 ppm Lead is illegal in items made today for children’s use)
Test Results Published on July 13, 2020
Updated: September 2022
When tested with an XRF instrument, the 1976 Bunnykins bowl pictured here had the following readings:
On the center of the bowl's food surface (decorative design):
Lead (Pb): 59,000 +/- 2,400 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 36 +/- 14 ppm ...
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This 1976 Bunnykins baby cup tested positive for 40,200 ppm Lead on food surface. This would be illegal if made for use by kids today.
When tested with an XRF instrument, the 1976 Bunnykins baby cup pictured here had the following readings:
On the decorative design of the cup:
Lead (Pb): 46,200 +/- 1,800 ppm
Barium (Ba): 179 +/- 74 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 410 +/- 116 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 61 +/- 28 ppm
Tin (Sn): 137 ...
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Are your sewing tools Leaded? Optima fabric measuring guide with yellow & black markings: 3010 ppm Lead
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 ...
Read More about Are your sewing tools Leaded? Optima fabric measuring guide with yellow & black markings: 3010 ppm Lead
2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)
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 ...
Read More about 2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)
