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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). ...
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c. 1970 Trenkle Alarm Clock (West Germany) – components as high as 22,400 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids.]
When tested with an XRF instrument this vintage (c. 1965-1975) Trenkle Alarm Clock (made in West Germany) had the following readings (note: only accessible components were tested):
1.) Glass / plastic of clock face:
Lead (Pb): Negative / Non-Detect
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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1984 “Storytime With Victoria Plum” Hardcover Book: 10 +/ 4 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument this hardcover children’s book (published in 1984) had the following readings:
1.) Reading on Exterior of Book
Lead (Pb): 10 +/- 4 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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2019 light up unicorn bath toy. Negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic & Antimony in all accessible components.
When tested with an XRF instrument this little unicorn bath light up toy (link*) had the following reading:
1) Pink hair of unicorn:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Antimony ...
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2019 light up mermaid bath toy. Negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic & Antimony in all accessible components.
When tested with an XRF instrument this little mermaid bath light up toy (link*) had the following reading:
1) Pink tail of mermaid
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Antimony ...
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1960s Sango brand (made in Japan) child’s teacup: 2,323 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 292 ppm Arsenic.
When tested with an XRF instrument this Sango teacup (made in Japan) had the following readings:
1) Test focused on silver banding on handle:
Lead (Pb): Negative / Non-Detect
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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Hudson Park Collection “Made In China” white ceramic plate with gold back mark: 171 ppm Lead on back mark.
When tested with an XRF instrument (60 seconds per test) this Hudson Park Collection white ceramic plate with a gold back mark had the following readings:
Food surface of the plate:
Lead (Pb): 42 +/- 16 ppm
Second Reading - Lead: 47 +/- 15 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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Made in Spain – glazed ceramic garlic grater plate: 30,300 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in items intended for children).
When tested with an XRF instrument this glazed ceramic “Made in Spain” garlic grating plate had the following readings:
Reading #1) On the green glazed section in the center of the plate (image above):
Lead (Pb): 24,400 +/- 700 ppm
Barium (Ba): 1,844 +/- 136 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 459 +/- ...
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Square ceramic Parker & Jane plate [Made in China] with dark red flower: 76 ppm Lead + 209 ppm Cadmium.
When tested with an XRF instrument, this "Parker & Jane” Ceramic Plate (Made In China) with a red flower design on it, had the following readings (8 separate specific components were tested):
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1) Brown/Black back of dish - image above:
Lead (Pb): ...
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1982 Victoria Plum – Victoria Gives a Flying Lesson – Hardcover Book: 24 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument this hardcover children’s book (published in 1982) had the following readings:
1.) Reading on Exterior of Book
Lead (Pb): 20 +/- 4 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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1982 Victoria Plum – Victoria and the Sparkling Web – Hardcover Book: 16 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument this hardcover children’s book (published in 1982) had the following readings:
1.) Reading on Exterior of Book
Lead (Pb): 16 +/- 4 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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1982 Victoria Plum – Victoria and the Prickly Hedgehog – Hardcover Book: 18 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument this hardcover children’s book (published in 1982) had the following readings:
1.) Reading 1 on Exterior of Book
Lead (Pb): 15 +/- 4 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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Mikasa Platinum Matrix AN060 Design (Made in Indonesia) Bone China Dish: 56 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.
When tested with an XRF instrument, this Mikasa “Platinum Matrix” design bone china plate (pictured here) had the following readings:
White stripes on food surface of dish:
Barium (Ba): 135 +/- 48 ppm
Tin (Sn): 57 +/- 16 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 1,286 +/- 83 ppm
Iron (Fe): 1,744 +/- 213 ppm ...
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Royal Heritage Fine China mug for Harry & Meghan’s May 19, 2018 wedding: 28,800 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe.
I’m always looking for a way to possibly draw the attention of the Royal Family to the issue of childhood Lead poisoning. After all - they have babies AND they live in old Lead painted houses [and I would wager that if I were invited to their home to do a Healthy Home Consultation, I would find ...
Read More about Royal Heritage Fine China mug for Harry & Meghan’s May 19, 2018 wedding: 28,800 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe.
