Newer “Made In France” Duralex marine blue tumbler: Lead Free! These are the drinking glasses we use in our home.
These Duralex Picardie blue (“Marine”) tumblers were new (shipped to me for testing directly by the manufacturer) in 2014. They tested negative for lead, mercury and arsenic when tested with an XRF instrument. I love responsible companies who ship me stuff for testing directly! Here is my Amazon affiliate link* to these exact glasses! http://amzn.to/2Deha8W Would you like…
Information! Corning Patterns and Production Years
I just did a little google search for Corning Ware patterns and came up with this lovely website that has some interesting information, especially when looking to which years (and specifically – how recently) Corning Ware patterns had high levels of lead! I took screenshots of the patterns I have tested and if you click…
#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Amber Picardie Tumbler
These Duralex Picardie amber glasses were new (shipped to me for testing directly by the manufacturer) in 2014. They tested negative for lead, mercury and arsenic when tested with an XRF instrument. I love responsible companies who ship me stuff for testing directly! Here is my Amazon affiliate link* to these exact glasses! http://amzn.to/2D4jb3Y Would you like…
Vintage French Clear Glass Arcoroc Juice Tumbler: 223 ppm Lead
When tested with an XRF instrument this small vintage clear glass Arcoroc juice tumbler (Made in France) tested positive for Lead with the following reading: 223 ppm. Here are some Amazon affiliate links* to similar, modern (“Made in France”) lead-free glasses (#SaferChoices!): http://amzn.to/2DhXhNY http://amzn.to/2Dvym7m http://amzn.to/2D4q9Gt More info about Arcoroc below: (click the image of the…
#LeadFree: Clear Glass Dish From Walmart
Newer clear glass plate (tested in 2014), purchased at Walmart. #LeadFREE! Non-detect for lead when tested with an XRF instrument. (Lemon included for size!) Here are some Amazon links* to similar lead-free clear-glass choices on Amazon: 1) http://amzn.to/2D5DhL6 2) http://amzn.to/2DfxTZb 3) http://amzn.to/2myQWTU Would you like to see more test results like this? Please help me…
#LeadFree: New (2014) Duralex Picardie Glasses
These Duralex Picardie glasses were new (shipped to me for testing directly by the manufacturer) in 2014. They tested negative for lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and barium when tested with an XRF instrument. I love responsible companies who ship me stuff for testing directly! Here are some Amazon affiliate links* to these exact glasses as…
#LeadSafeSmoking, 420 friendly: Are you smoking Lead, Cadmium & other toxicants?
This post was originally written on January 7, 2018 As with much of my work, it’s not any fun being “prophetic” about dangers in certain things (mentioned in light of the current October 2019 “epidemic” of vaping-related injuries and deaths). Now that cannabis is legal in several states (is the count currently up to 18?),…
#Leaded: Hevea Baby Bottle
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)…
2018; “It’s got to get better in a little while”
A New Year’s reflection on surviving the nightmare (2017) with our dreams (for 2018 and beyond) intact by listening to “God” By Leonard Rubin – “It’s got to get better in a little while” – Like many musicians who grew up in the rockin’, psychedelic late ’60’s – early ’70’s (I was born in 1958), I tend…
#FlashSale (To support my advocacy in 2018!)
Click the heart below to chip-in $75 in support of my advocacy work in 2018! Thank you! The #FlashSale rate is only good during an announced Flash Sale. #FlashSale announcements are done here on my blog and on Facebook (on the LeadSafeMama page) and sometimes via my e-mail list (which you can subscribe to using…
#Leaded: Painted Entry Door of San Francisco Middle School
Middle school entry door (touched by hundreds of children every single day!), painted area is positive for lead at 773 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013. This lead level is a reading through several layers of paint and is likely reflective of an old leaded layer of paint underneath several newer layers…
#Leaded: Painted Metal Side of San Francisco Middle School Door
Middle school door side (touched by hundreds of children every single day!), positive for lead at 31,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013. The amount of lead that is considered TOXIC for an item intended to be used by children on a regular basis (like a toy) is anything 90 parts per…
#Leaded: Handle to Main Door for San Francisco Middle School
Middle school door metal handle (touched by hundreds of children every single day!), positive for lead at 59,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013. The amount of lead that is considered TOXIC for an item intended to be used by children on a regular basis (like a toy) is anything 90 parts…
#Leaded: Vintage Tepco Ceramic Bowl
Vintage “Tepco” “Made in USA” ceramic bowl. Tested positive for lead at 28,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2014. Would you like to see more test results like this? Please help me rent (or eventually buy!) an XRF instrument to continue this independent consumer goods testing and advocacy work. You can support…
Newer (c. 2013) Baldwin Brand Brass Finish Door Knob: 11,500 ppm Lead
Baldwin brand doorknob: 11,500 ppm lead. Tested in 2014. Building components (like door knobs) are not regulated AT ALL for total lead content (as detectable with an XRF instrument.) #SimpleSolution: look for stainless or nickel door knobs (and hardware or hinges.) To see more door knobs that I have tested, click here (post category “door…
Misha / Mishka 1980 Russian Olympics Figurine: 16,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is considered unsafe in items intended for use by kids.
Misha / Mishka 1980 Russian Olympics Mascot, Moscow. Tested with an XRF instrument, positive for lead at 16,500 +/- 500 ppm and cadmium at 111 +/- 12 ppm. The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the coating or 100…
#Leaded: Cost Plus World Market Mushroom Plate, c. 2005
This is a plate from Cost Plus World Market, Made in China purchased new c. 2005. Tested in 2013. Positive for lead at 11,000 ppm. In 2017 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the coating or 100 ppm…
Adams Calyx®Ware English Ironstone Saucer: 44,600 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.
Calyx®Ware “Real English Ironstone”, Adams “Made In England” China Saucer: 44,600 ppm lead, tested with an XRF instrument. Year unknown. Tested in 2014. In 2017 the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is 90 ppm lead (or higher) in the coating or 100 ppm (or higher)…
#Leaded: Oneida Dark Blue “Petals” Bowl (Year Unknown)
Oneida Petals bowl: 369 ppm lead (Pb) & 26 ppm cadmium (Cd). Tested in 2014. Here’s the mug from this pattern on Amazon. I am sharing this for context (not as a recommendation.) Amazon links are affiliate links (if you purchase something after clicking on my links I may receive a small commission at no extra…
#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Wooden Toy Train Set
I tested this Melissa & Doug wooden train set back in 2014 and it was non-detect (ND) for lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument! Here’s my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!* All of the Melissa & Doug products that I have tested have been negative for lead. The nice thing about Melissa…
#LeadFree: Sophie The Giraffe Baby Toy
Sophie the Giraffe baby toy was negative for lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument! Tested in 2017. Here’s my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!* Would you like to see more test results like this? Please help me rent (or eventually buy!) an XRF instrument to continue this work. You can support my…
#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Fish Colors Puzzle
Melissa & Doug, “Crafted by hand” Fish Colors Puzzle. Lead free! (Non-detect for lead as tested with an XRF instrument.) Made in China. Here’s my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!* All of the Melissa & Doug products that I have tested have been negative for lead. The nice thing about Melissa & Doug is…
#LeadFree: Wiggly Rubber Fishing Lures
No Lead, No Mercury & No Arsenic in these wiggly fishing worms/ bait—- but they tested positive for as high as 157 ppm cadmium (Cd), when tested with an XRF instrument. I am quite concerned about cadmium in fishing gear, especially something that might be swallowed by a fish that you might later intend…
#Leaded: “Oven Proof” Blue Ceramic Fish Tray
Vintage “Oven Proof” Blue Ceramic Fish Tray: 596 ppm lead. Made in Japan. Please note: All of the vintage ceramics that I have tested that were marked “Oven Proof” on the back have been positive for high levels of lead. Most have been positive for levels much higher than the level found in this particular piece….