XRF Test Results For Portmeirion “The Botanic Garden” Plate, c. 1972
As expected (based on the testing of this brand that I have done to date) the food surface of this plate was positive for high levels of lead when tested with an XRF instrument. To learn more about XRF testing, click here. Here’s the XRF test results for this exact piece: Lead (Pb): 41,100 +/-…
Vintage (1995-1997) Corningware Rosemarie Tulip Pattern Oven Casserole: 8,164 ppm Lead + 165 ppm Cadmium
As expected, the exterior decorative pink painted tulip pattern on this vintage Rose Marie Tulip Pattern Corning casserole was positive for high levels of lead when tested with an XRF instrument. To learn more about XRF testing, click here. Here’s the XRF test results for the exterior design on this exact piece: Lead (Pb): 8,164…
XRF Test Results For Vintage WWII Era Coffee, Tea & Biscuit Tins.
When testing the World War II era food storage tins (using XRF technology) I found that they were painted with high lead paint. Please take a close look at the photo (below) and see how much of the paint has worn off of these canisters over the years. To learn more about XRF testing, click…
My new bio from the GrokNation.com article
The bio below is the one I wrote up to accompany my recent piece on Mayim Bialik’s new blog GrokNation.com. Please click here to read that article! If you are new to my site, this bio is a quick way to learn a little about me and my story – although my story can be…
I’m going to give away a Pioneer Woman Instant Pot in my Facebook Group!
Well! Everyone this is the moment you have all been waiting for! [At least the moment many of my loyal readers and followers have been waiting for!] New to my page? Click here to learn more about my work. Since the new Pioneer Woman Instant Pot was released I have gotten possibly hundreds of requests…
A relatively mundane thing with profound significance in light of my experiences of the past year.
For most people, getting an e-mail like this (below) would hold almost no significance, but for me – after my surreal ordeal – even filling out the application was anxiety-provoking and upsetting, and receiving the e-mail was a huge relief. While I have not done any research or reading on the subject, in my experience…
Another family story shared in response to this week’s article on Mayim Bialik’s Grok Nation.
Mama Kim B. shared the following today in post (with a link to the Grok Nation article): DID YOU KNOW: This week is Lead Poisoning Awareness Week! If you have, work with, or are planning to have children, please take a moment to read this important information! Before Simon was born, I spend HOURS researching…
This vintage Lenox china has glaze that’s more than 13% Lead! [136,000 ppm] – 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.
Lenox “Brookdale” Pattern, Made In USA china. This little dish was brought to me at an event in New Hampshire recently. My facebook friend sent her mama to my event and told her to bring a few dishes with her, in case I would be able to test them. She brought these and a couple…
Tamara, can you come to my home and make sure my stuff is safe for my family?
Question: “Tamara, can you come to my home and make sure my stuff is safe for my family?” Answer: “Why yes! I can do that!” Tamara Rubin is currently booking for May / June 2024 In-Person Home Consultations What is a Lead Safe Mama “Healthy Home Consultation”? First we want to clarify what it is…
Check out Mayim Bailik’s GrokNation.com today for an article I wrote about childhood lead poisoning.
I am excited to share that the article I wrote for Mayim Bialik’s GrokNation.com was published today (10/22/2018) for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. I shared the article on Facebook earlier today and my friend Christina re-shared it with the following comment that I wanted to also share with all of you: As I read…
Antimony (Sb) Found in Wild Harvest Organic Peanut Butter Spread Plastic Jar
This post is a companion post to two other pieces published earlier. For background and context, please read the two other posts. Thank you. To see all of the related posts, click here. XRF Test Result (test duration, 180.6 seconds/3 minutes): Antimony (Sb): 35 +/- 18 ppm As always, please let me know if you…
Antimony (Sb) Found in Kirkland (Costco) Organic Peanut Butter Plastic Jars
After publishing THIS POST (which has since unexpectedly gone viral!) simply recommending that folks not purchase peanut butter in plastic jars & instead purchase peanut butter in glass whenever possible, a lot of people responded with links and information either supporting or attempting to dismiss or refute my concerns. One of my readers posted several…
2018 ‘Natural Life” Rainbow Unicorn Mug: 891 ppm Lead + 218 ppm Cadmium [90 ppm Lead is unsafe, 40 ppm Cadmium]
Well. I apologize in advance. I know I am going to break at least one heart with this post! [Just because something is in the shape of a unicorn does NOT mean that it is free of toxic chemicals, lol!] I tested several components of this mug, and stopped once I found high levels of…
The only chicken book available today that discusses protecting your chickens from lead-poisoning!
Hey friends! My good friend Carissa Bonham (Creative Green Living) wrote a new book “Proven Techniques For Keeping Healthy Chickens” [including “101 all natural tips & tricks”]. Fun Fact: I collaborated with Carissa to create a section in this book about protecting your backyard flock from being lead-poisoned. We’re both pretty sure this is the…
Check out GrokNation.com and stand by for an article written by “yours truly”!
Check out GrokNation.com and stand by for an article written by “Yours Truly”! I’m excited that language from one of my favorite books of all time has become part of the lexicon of our modern age. I think it is especially clever that Mayim Bialik adopted “Grok” for her new blog: GrokNation.com. If you have…
October 17, 2018 CNN Coverage of Dr. Ruth Etzel Story, Interview
From CNN: “EPA director of children’s health, Ruth Etzel, said that she was placed on paid administrative leave without warning. Etzel said she suspects — but had no evidence — that she was sidelined to stymie progress on a major lead poisoning report that was nearing completion.“ Click the image below to watch the video…
October 1, 2018 letter In protest of the suspension of Dr. Ruth Etzel from the EPA
This is the first letter I have signed as “Lead Safe Mama, LLC”. I don’t sign a lot of petitions and letters but I felt this one was particularly important. Click the image below to see the full PDF with a complete list of all of the organizations who signed this letter. I sent it…
Stuff I’ve Actually Bought: Swim Goggles
I decided to create a new series of blog posts, with the theme “Stuff I’ve Actually Bought“, because so many people ask for my recommendations for products, yet many of my recommendations here on my blog come from items I have tested for others, not items I personally own. Having recently met some of my followers…
On November 28, 2017, I was arrested for allegedly stealing health insurance for my Lead-poisoned children (and other true stories).
Original title: I was arrested for stealing health insurance for my disabled children. WHY should you care about this story? It is a (relatively brief) summary of the past 2+ years of legal drama around my advocacy work (for those who have been following the tale). It was written primarily for my 30,000 fans and followers as…
Films discussing the environmental impact of lead in hunting and fishing…
Scavenger Hunt is a documentary feature film that provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of leaded ammunition on our environment (specifically through the story of the plight of the California Condor). In addition to the impact on endangered species and our environment, the film includes an intelligent and evidence-based discussion of the potential impact…
Lead Fishing Tackle: The Case for Regulation in Washington State (A Graduate Thesis)
The following abstract is from a graduate thesis written by Rebecca Rothwell Schroeder at Evergreen State College in 2010. To read her entire paper (which also includes the research resources she used for this work that may be of interest) click here. ABSTRACT Lead Fishing Tackle: The Case for Regulation in Washington State Rebecca Rothwell…
Articles discussing the impact of lead on the California Condor
Below are some good articles discussing the impact of lead on the California Condor: Lead Bullet Risks for Wildlife & Humans [Pinnacles National Park, National Park Service] Lead Bullets Poison California’s Wild Condors – January 5, 2015, Futurity.org – by Kat Kerlin, UC Davis Push made to prevent lead poisoning in California Condors, other animals…
Lead in Hunting & Fishing Sports, A Series
The impact of lead (Pb) in hunting and fishing sports is a significant problem and cannot be addressed in a single post. As a result I have invited a group of friends who are experts on various specific angles of the subject to write guests posts about this issue and will post each of these…
Vintage Fisher Price Little People Wooden Boy With Red Hat: 4 ppm Lead, 75 ppm Cadmium and 19 ppm Mercury.
Vintage Fisher Price Little People Yellow Wooden Boy With Red Baseball cap. Body: Painted Wood. Head: Painted Plastic. Hat: Red Plastic. Year of Manufacture Unknown (presumed c. 1970s). To see more vintage Fisher Price items I have tested, click here. The XRF test results for this exact item (pictured above) are as follows: Red Plastic…