XRFTesting: Plastic Doctor Toy Purchased On Amazon in 2018
XRF Test Results for: Plastic Doctor Toys Purchased On Amazon in 2018 Here is my Amazon affiliate link for this toy set.* Words printed on Stethoscope: “Made In China” and “Dongguan”. No other mark or brand info printed on toy. Tests were done without disassembling toy, so results are accurate taking that consideration into account…
#XRFTesting: Monkey Feet Black Leather Ballet Style Zip Back Toddler Shoes [Harry Potter Theme Print]
#XRFTesting: Monkey Feet Black Leather Ballet Style Zip Back Toddler Shoes [Harry Potter Theme Print] Note: If a metal is not listed for a component of the shoe that means it was not detected with the XRF instrument. Outside of Shoe [Black and White Printed Leather]: Barium (Ba): 318 +/- 133 ppm Chromium (Cr): 14,300…
#XRFTesting: Monkey Feet Brown Leather Buckle Shoes
#XRFTesting: Monkey Feet Brown Leather Buckle Shoes Originally Published: September 19, 2018 Updated: January 2, 2023 Scroll down to see the full XRF Test results for the pair of children’s shoes pictured. This testing was done (& reported on) on September 19, 2018. We have not tested any other examples from this brand since that…
#XRFTesting: Oster Blender Base Parts
XRF Test Results For An Oster Blender’s Base Parts Amazon affiliate link for this item.* Jar Gasket (gray rubber): Barium (Ba): 239 +/- 140 ppm Zinc (Zn): 9,961 +/- 155 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,692 +/- 74 ppm Titanium (Ti): 10,700 +/- 500 ppm Jar Ring (black plastic): ND (non-detect) for all metals detectible with the…
XRF Test Results: MyBKR Glass Water Bottles w Silicone Sleeves
MyBKR Glass Water Bottles w Silicone Sleeves, XRF Test Results. Affiliate link for this product on Amazon.* Pink silicone sleeve: Barium (Ba): 1,269 +/- 265 ppm Zinc (Zn): 137 +/- 21 ppm Lavender silicone sleeve: Barium (Ba): 989 +/- 292 ppm Zinc (Zn): 158 +/- 24 ppm Iron (Fe): 79 +/- 47 ppm Silicone sleeves…
My Day TODAY – A Typical Day, By Tamara Rubin
I am sharing this with you today for no particular reason, except that over the past week or so, since we have been working long hours each day to [yet again] attempt to get my boys re-integrated into the public school system (after the “fiasco” – link here) every moment of every day seems to…
Are you a #LeadSafeMama? Get your shirt today!
The very first #LeadSafeMama t-shirt arrived today! Click here to be among the first to get one! Thank you. [And thank you to Nicole for making these and for making them available to my friends, fans and followers!]
#AskTamara: Is there Lead paint on the outside of my “Jervis & George” reusable glass baby food container?
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)…
#AskTamara: Are There Toxic Chemicals in my Hitachi “Magic Wand” Personal Massager/Vibrator?
Question: Are there toxic chemicals in my Hitachi “Magic Wand” personal massager/vibrator? Answer: Well, as a matter of fact, now that you ask, there were concerning levels of ANTIMONY (Sb) in the Magic Wand personal massager by Hitachi that I recently tested. Please note: I only tested ONE example of this product and this one…
#AskTamara: Q. Is there lead in my vintage sex toys? Answer. Maybe. This one has 8,109 ppm Lead + Cadmium – 18 ppm
#AskTamara Question: Is there lead in my sex toys? [I get this question ALL THE TIME! LOL!] Answer: As with most things (when it comes to lead) the most important factor in determining if your sex-toys might have lead (or other heavy metals or toxicants) is when they were manufactured! [When as in “which century” or…
More Site Stats: We’re DEFINITELY going to reach 1,000,000 on-or-before September 24th!
#BestYearEver! I’m still trying to figure out what to do to celebrate! 🙂 What do you think we should do? Thanks to each and every one of my readers for making this possible!
#Lead: Newly Purchased (2018) Corelle / Corning Visionware Amber Lid – XRF Test Results
Following up on my earlier post, here is another example of XRF test results for a Corning Visions piece. [Year of manufacture: 2018.] This piece is a small saucepan or pot lid, with decorative radiating ridges around the center of the lid under the top-knob. There are NO brand or model markings on this piece,…
Vintage Christmas “Made in USA” Corning Glass Mug: 28,200 ppm Lead! 90 ppm is unsafe for kids
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 sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama, LLC — a…
Corning Visionware: Another Example – XRF Test Results For A Small Saucepan (Made in France)
Following up on my earlier post, here is another example of XRF test results for a Corning Visions piece. [Year of manufacture unknown.] This piece is a small saucepan and differs from the piece I posted earlier in that it is “Made in France.” It also has the 3-D diamond/pyramid shaped pattern on the bottom…
#AskTamara: “Do you recommend Corning Visionware?” No, and here’s why.
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…
#AskTamara: Is my scary witch Halloween mask full of toxic chemicals?
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…
Happy New Year (5779) From My Family To Yours!
Hello all! I just wanted to say “Happy New Year” from my family to yours. For Rosh Hashanah we take time with our family, reflect on the past, and dream about our future. With my boys’ disabilities it has always been difficult to attend formal services (even children’s services in a reform synagogue) so this…
Reminder: A Thomas the Tank Engine wooden toy was recalled in June 2007. Do you still have these trains at home?
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,…
#AskTamara: Q. Could A Vintage Leaded Brass Mouthpiece Cause Kidney Failure In A Trumpet Player? A. Maybe
#AskTamara Question: Could a vintage leaded brass mouthpiece cause (or contribute to) kidney failure in a professional trumpet player? Answer: Maybe. The vintage (c. 1980s or earlier) trumpet mouthpiece shown here tested positive for a relatively high level of lead for leaded brass (22,200 ppm lead.) It is a bare leaded brass mouthpiece that is…
Should I be worried about the possibility of lead in the sandbox toys at my child’s school? [Vintage toy dinosaur pictured: 8,000 ppm Lead].
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. 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. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
XRF Test Results For Cardew Design Made in China (Designed In England) Wizard of Oz Commemorative Mug Set
Below are the XRF readings for this commemorative Wizard of Oz mug set. This set is from Cardew Design North America Inc and was made in 2011 (after the CPSC regulation limiting the amount of lead in items made for use by and marketed to children!) While the company might argue that this is not…
Join the sisterhood – be among the *very first* to get one of our new #LeadSafeMama T-shirts!
Hi all! My friend Nicole has an Etsy store, and (with a little design partnership from my friend Janelle) Nicole is creating these custom-made #LeadSafeMama t-shirts for you! Click this link to get yours today! With the #LeadSafeMama hashtag you are NOT advertising any company or product, but rather declaring to the world that YOU…
Anne Stokes Fairy Scroll Print, c. 2010
XRF Test results for the piece of artwork depicted below. The “Painting” part of the print: I am sharing two sets of readings here. Given the different colors in the painting, readings vary across the whole piece but all fell within the range of the two samples shown below. In general lead (Pb) in paint…
#Recall: Lead Paint Recall, August 30, 2018 – Rust-Oleum Countertop Coating in Black Satin
Below is the text from Rust-Oleum’s website regarding the recall: Recall Date: August 30, 2018 Recall Number: 18-DFC Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban Recall Summary Name of Product: Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating Hazard: The countertop coating contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint…