Another “Lead-free” product tests positive for Lead. VitaClay Chef Slow Cooker: 70,400 ppm Lead — read on for more info.
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…
Another Record: My site received over 100,000 unique views already this month!
In terms of site statistics, November 2018 has been unexpectedly fabulous. I know if I don’t share these milestones with you they will simply pass by, unnoticed… so here they are! Best Day Ever: On my 49th birthday, 11/20/18 I hit a new record of most views ever in one day – closing out the…
Mud Pie 2005 First Tooth First Curl Baby Treasure Box Set: 6,598 ppm Lead
This is a collectable set of two small porcelain boxes intended to contain baby’s first tooth and baby’s first haircut. It is noted as being “Made in China” and looks like it may have been manufactured in 2005. While adorable… it is also very high lead. Please scroll down to see the full XRF test results…
McFly Red Roshambo Baby Junior Shades: 1278 ppm Cadmium
McFly Red Roshambo Baby Junior Shades children’s sunglasses: 1278 ppm Cadmium POST UPDATE [posted on Facebook] UPDATE: I have been chatting with the owner of the company via Facebook private messenger – YES at 10:15 on SATURDAY night! AND we are going to talk on the phone tomorrow (Sunday). Just the fact that they are…
Ikea Stainless Steel 430-40 Spoon 224 22, c.2014: Lead Free
These spoons are VERY LOW Nickel! Note: I generally never have a concern about stainless steel items containing any lead (unless they are not a single component item.) See this post for more about that. Below are the XRF test results for a stainless steel spoon from Ikea. Note: The light in these images make…
Asteroid? Meteor? Meteorite? Rock? When you have access to an XRF instrument friends ask you to test all sorts of things!
My friend Brit is trying to find out if this rock she found is actually from from outer space. Yes. You read that right! The rock seems to have several characteristics of a meteorite but is missing some other key characteristics and some characteristics it has aren’t quite as convincing as others to those who study…
Stainless Steel Restaurant Supply Chopsticks, c.2016: Lead Free
Below are the XRF test results for some unbranded stainless steel chopsticks. While the XRF does not recognize this metal combination as a specific type or grade of stainless steel, Â and while these are not expressly marked “stainless steel” (in fact there is no mark on them) I would still put them in the stainless…
18-10 Stainless Steel Fork, c. 2003 – Borromeo Pattern by Calderoni, Italy: Lead Free
Please scroll down for the XRF test results for an 18/10 stainless steel fork in the Borromeo pattern by Calderoni (Made in Italy) c. 2001 through 2003. This was the silverware my husband and I got for our wedding flatware when we merged our households. Purchased c. 2003. Related: #AskTamara: What do you use to…
Stainless Steel 430-40 Ikea Fork, c.2014: Lead Free
Below are the XRF test results for a stainless steel fork from Ikea. Related: #AskTamara: What do you use to test for lead? Related: #AskTamara: What is stainless steel? Please start by understanding the following takeaways: Stainless steel by itself (undecorated, solid stainless steel) IF it is truly stainless steel should not have any lead….
Tamara’s Toxic Dishes Guide: “Do my dishes have Lead?” Read this article to check if YOUR china has Lead!
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…
Carissa is the BESTEST friend EVER! Look what she gave me for my birthday!!!!
Carissa came over tonight and LOOK WHAT SHE BROUGHT ME! OMG OMG OMG! [So many thanks also to Carissa’s friend who dug these out of her attic and gave these to Carissa to give to me!] Ok! If you know why I am excited about this gift, then you really understand me as a person!!!…
Please click and read for more info! Walmart Holiday Time LED Christmas Lights With Green Wire: Lead Free!!! #Yay!
This newly purchased (2018) set of Walmart brand “Holiday Time” 8-function battery-operated LED multicolor mini lights (pictured above) was tested with an XRF instrument. It was not disassembled for testing, so only accessible parts that one would normally touch when using them (installing them or operating them) were tested. To learn more about XRF…
2018 Ikea Reusable Silicone Muffin Cups: Cadmium FREE!!!
I bought these for my son, expecting them to be free of toxicants… and (as usual) Ikea delivered the goods!! Unlike many other silicone baking items that have trace levels of Cadmium, these Ikea baking cups are Cadmium free (and Lead free too of course!) To see more examples of silicone items I have tested…
Mrs. Anderson’s Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat (2018): Positive for Trace Levels of Cadmium
When tested with an XRF instrument this Mrs. Anderson’s Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat (purchased new in 2018) was positive for trace levels of Cadmium. Trace (in this context) means VERY LOW levels (likely as a contaminant of colorants, not an intentional additive to the product materials.) To learn more about XRF testing, Click HERE. Full XRF…
2018 Ryan And Rose Braided Cutie Clip: Lead Free
This “Cutie Clip” [Teether / Pacifier Tether] by “Ryan And Rose” was sent to me new in an unopened package (purchased October 2018). I found it really interesting that the clip has the following warning on the packaging: Here’s the link to a similar product from this brand on Amazon: LINK* [The clip on this…
Ryan And Rose “Cutie Teether” White Rattle; non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony – thank G-d!
Ryan And Rose Cutie Teether This “Cutie Teether” by “Ryan And Rose” was sent to me new in an unopened package (purchased October 2018). Here’s the link to this exact product on Amazon: LINK*. When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument it was negative for any of “the bad stuff” (Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Arsenic) and…
When tested with an XRF instrument this “You Name It Toys” Custom Name Puzzle – Farm Theme was negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic!
Originally published: November 21, 2018 Updated: October 26, 2020 I want my readers to know that this is not a paid post. The company that manufactures these products did not pay me to test their product nor to report about it on my website. The way this website works is I test and report on…
Today just became my “Best Day Ever” here on my website! #HappyBirthdayToMe
Over the past 18 months my “Best Day Ever” has held steady at 10,514 views – a day in June of 2017 when my posts and videos about Walmart Jelly Shoes being #LeadFree went viral! Tonight at 9:04 p.m. with your help we finally passed that number, reaching 10,526 unique views today by 9:05 p.m….
2018 Dollar Store Christmas Wine Glass by Greenbrier International: 1,299 ppm Cadmium
2018 Dollar Store Christmas Theme Wine Glass by Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in the U.S.A. For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. I was really surprised that this was 100% Lead-free, but not surprised that it tested positive for a high level of Cadmium. Related: What…
Tamara’s Musings for Thanksgiving…
This just came to me yesterday!
2018 Dollar Tree Royal Norfolk Teal Glazed Ceramic Plate: Lead-Free!
2018 Dollar Tree Teal Glazed Ceramic Plate, Royal Norfolk by Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. This piece was negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Aresenic. People often express concern for products from the Dollar (type) stores (Dollar Tree, Dollar Store,…
2018 Dollar Store Red Glass Mason Jar Coffee Mug: 11 ppm Cadmium
2018 Dollar Tree Red Christmas Mason Jar Glass. By Greenbrier International, Inc. Made in China. For exact XRF test results, scroll down. To learn more about XRF testing, click HERE. As many red-colored items are, this mug is positive for a trace level of Cadmium. This level of Cadmium is considered safe by all…
Small Cream Corelle Plate With Blue Leaf Border & White Flowers: 128 ppm Lead
Small Corelle Plate With Blue Leaf Border & White Flowers. Date of manufacture, c. 1978 – 1993 To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. I took some of the photos against a white background cloth so you can better see that the plate is a cream colored glass, not a white…
Small Cream Corelle Plate With Blue Floral Border & Red Berries: 7,450 ppm Lead + Cadmium
Small Corelle Plate With Blue Border & Small Red Berries. To see more Corelle pieces I have tested, Click HERE. I took some of the photos against a white background cloth so you can better see that the plate is a cream colored glass, not a white glass. For a pretty Lead-free & Cadmium-free option,…