In Response To Brian Tyler Cohen’s Lead Paint Meme
I don’t know who Brian Tyler Cohen is, but he posted this meme on Facebook yesterday and it is going a bit viral, so I thought a response was warranted. Please see my response below the image. Well, Brian, “fighting for” (promoting and supporting) the companies who make and made (and distributed) lead paint has…
Made In Poland – Handmade Ceramic Boleslawiec Mug: 91 ppm Lead, considered safe by all standards.
Handmade in Poland, ceramic Boleslawiec mug. Tested with an XRF instrument. Very low lead (within safe range), between 86 and 91 ppm lead. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint, glaze or coating – or anything…
Portland Tribune Article Today: Vaccine Choice
This article (linked below) was written by a friend of mine about a family we took into our home for several months last year (after their baby was illegally taken from them in the hospital.) This.Is.Personal. & children are NOT being protected by these illegal, yet (ostensibly) government sanctioned actions. Said another way; children are…
#Leaded: Logo Mug with Bible Verse
Logo Mug: Hebrews 3:4 “…He that built all things is God.” Green Logo on white mug with gold trim (tested in 2014). The green logo on this is positive for lead at 54,800 ppm. The gold trim and white mug are both “ND” (non-detect) for lead. Pretty much all mugs with logos like this are…
“Made in Poland” Yellow Enamelware Mug: 88 ppm Lead + 21,600 ppm Cadmium [75 ppm Cadmium is illegal in modern items in Denmark.]
Yellow Enamelware Mug, “Made In Poland.” Positive for Lead at 88 ppm and for Cadmium at 21,600 ppm. Tested with an XRF instrument. While this mug is considered Lead-Safe* the amount of Cadmium present is at a level that is considered toxic in an item intended for children (and toxic by many standards otherwise as…
#Leaded: Grey Dog Ceramic Coffee Mug
The Grey Dog’s Coffee, Ceramic Mug (New York City). 19,100 ppm lead. Tested (in 2013) with an XRF instrument. I used to love this thick ceramic old fashioned style coffee mug from cafes & diners! Now I am always suspicious that any mug like this is likely to be very high lead. Given the ones…
2017 Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Mug: 5,192 ppm Lead. [90+ is unsafe in items used by kids.]
Newer (2017) Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Metal Mug. Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for Lead at 5,192 ppm. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint or coating. Mugs are not considered items intended for use…
#LeadSafe: Plain White Corning Mug
Corning Mug. Year unknown. Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for lead at 33 parts per million (ppm), +/- 13 ppm. This is considered safe by all standards. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm lead or higher. Mugs are not considered…
See You In Santa Monica!; April/May 2018
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Speaking Engagements; 2018
Hello! I wanted to send out a little reminder that I am available for speaking engagements in 2018. While I can be available any time, I like to focus my speaking engagements on the eight weeks leading up to and including Lead Poisoning Prevention Month (October). I have two helpers booking and coordinating these engagements for me: Bronwyn (Bronywn @ LeadSafeMama.com),…
#LeadSafeMama Facebook Page Reaches 18,000 “Likes”
Thank you everyone for your ongoing support of my advocacy! Today a big milestone was reached! My #LeadSafeMama Facebook Page reared 18,000 “likes”!!!! Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, please check out the page! (… and if you are, please invite your friends to join you!]
I Make Women Cry: Kickstarter Book Project Update
Hello! Sarah T. e-mailed me today for an update on the book! It is most definitely STILL happening! I have been working on it in all of my available time. I can’t believe my last update here was in AUGUST! Sorry about that. I have been posting updates on Facebook and via my newsletter (which…
Spode Vintage “Fairy Dell” English China: 36,400 ppm Lead + Arsenic! 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe in kids’ items.
Copeland Spode Vintage “Fairy Dell” China, Made in England. This dish the following test results when tested with an XRF instrument: Lead (Pb): 36,400 +/- 1,400 ppm Arsenic (As): 2,332 +/- 288 ppm Cadmium (Cd): “ND” (non-detect)/ Negative Mercury (Hg): “ND” (non-detect)/ Negative To learn more about XRF testing, Click Here. For context: The amount of…
#LeadFree: Vintage (1972) Fisher Price “Happy Apple”
This vintage toy was surprisingly LEAD FREE when tested with an XRF instrument. All accessible components tested. Here’s my Amazon Affiliate link* for this product: http://amzn.to/2DIvfr7 Most vintage Fisher Price is positive for at least some amount of lead, cadmium or arsenic in one or more components – so this is very unusual. Click here to…
#LeadFree: “American Girl” Doll
I was glad to find out this American Girl doll was lead-free when tested with an XRF instrument! (All accessible components tested!) Here’s my Amazon Affiliate Link* for this doll: http://amzn.to/2u8fTwR Most modern toys that are manufactured as intended to be used by children should be lead-free. To find a modern toy that tests positive for…
Vintage Pyrex Teacup With Pink Stripe: 249,700 ppm Lead + 12,800 ppm Cadmium + 14,300 ppm Arsenic
Vintage white milk glass “Double Tough” Pyrex teacup, with pink painted stripe. Made in U.S.A. Tested positive for Lead with an XRF Instrument. Pink Stripe: Lead (Pb): 249,700 +/- 19,000 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 12,800 +/- 1,000 ppm Arsenic (As): 14,300 +/- 1,600 ppm Mercury (Hg): ND (non-detect) To learn more about XRF testing, Click Here….
#Leaded Lip Gloss Available On Amazon! Positive for 2,430 ppm Lead and 91 ppm Arsenic. [10 ppm is toxic in lipstick.]
Originally Posted: March 15, 2018 I thought I was beyond being shocked, but this one is a real stunner… Many years ago, I had read about studies that found lead in lipsticks and lipgloss [I actually even included a short scene about that in my film; I shot that footage in February of 2012, on the day I abruptly…
#LeadFree: Golden “Romirus” Baby Shoes
These golden baby shoes were shipped direct from China in 2018, so they may or may not be a knock off of this brand of shoe, however they did test negative for lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury when tested with an XRF instrument. All accessible components tested.
#Leaded: Vintage Fisher Price “Count” Doll,
Vintage Fisher Price Sesame Street “Count” Doll. Green body: 764 +/- 27 ppm lead. Black hair: 30 +/- 6 ppm lead. Face: 15 +/- 7 ppm lead. – Thanks for reading! Tamara Check out the test results of more things I have tested here: https://tamararubin.com/2018/01/index/
#LeadFree: Vintage Fisher Price Big Bird
Vintage Fisher Price Big Bird doll tested negative for lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury. #GoFigure!!! – Thanks for reading! Tamara #LeadSafeMama Check out the test results of more things I have tested here: https://tamararubin.com/2018/01/index/
Gold Painted Leather Baby Shoes: 1,674 ppm Lead [above 90 ppm is unsafe (& illegal) in children’s items.]
When the owner of these shoes came to a testing event I did (early 2018), she had a few of her dishes and other household items with her to be tested. Then one of the other mothers there suggested her baby’s shoes be tested (as she was already on her way out the door!) These…
#LeadSafe: 1969 Hardy Boys Book
1969 Hardy Boys Book. The Secret Of Wildcat Swamp. Hardcover. Book Cover: 27 +/- 8 ppm lead. Interior pages: ND (non-detect) for lead. Tested with an XRF instrument. Personally I avoid letting my children use vintage books, because they almost always test positive for lead (plus we live near Powell’s, one of the largest book…
#Leaded: 1946 Hardy Boys Book
1946 Hardy Boys Book. The Secret Panel. Hardcover. Cover Image (brown paint): 1334 +/- 48 ppm lead & 144 +/- 34 ppm arsenic. Interior pages: 32 +/- 10 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument. Personally I avoid letting my children use vintage books, because they almost always test positive for lead (plus we live…
#Leaded: 1957 Hardy Boys
1957 Hardy Boys Book. The Ghost At Skeleton Rock. Hardcover. Cover Image (under jacket): 835 +/- 35 ppm lead. Interior pages: 74 +/- 12 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument. Personally I avoid letting my children use vintage books, because they almost always test positive for lead (plus we live near Powell’s, one of…