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):
Continue reading below each of the images.
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 ...
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2019 Sweese brand “Eco-Friendly” & “Lead-Free” ceramic mug: 29 ppm Lead. Note: This is Lead-SAFE by all standards.
This company (Sweese) is obviously doing an excellent job trying to create a completely Lead-free product... however the ceramic mug pictured here (a new mug purchased in 2019 from Sweese) simply is not Lead-FREE. I would classify this as “low-lead“, “almost 'Lead-free'” , or even ...
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c. 2017 Tipp City, Ohio handmade ceramic bowl: 55 ppm Cadmium & 17 ppm Lead – safe by most standards!
When tested with an XRF instrument, this handmade ceramic bowl [purchased new from an artist who made it in Tipp City, Ohio, c. 2017] had the following readings:
Test one - on the inside food surface of the bowl (more-greenish spot of glaze).
Barium (Ba): 3,582 +/- 239 ppm
Chromium ...
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1963 Style House Contessa Fine China Made in Japan: 7,700 ppm Lead in decorative elements (90 ppm is unsafe for kids.)
When tested with an XRF instrument this “Made in Japan" Style House dish (Contessa pattern) from 1963 had the following readings.
Decorative elements on food surface of dish ( images above):
Lead (Pb): 7,700 +/- 170 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 16 +/- 7 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 2,604 +/- 116 ppm
Zinc ...
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My Nana’s Czechoslovakian Ceramic Cow Cream Pitcher c. 1940: 39,200 ppm Lead & 1,187 Arsenic – used daily.
The main thing I wanted to share about this little cow pitcher is that it belonged to my grandmother and when I was a little girl I used it every single day when I was at her house visiting. She filled it with milk for us to pour on our cereal and during every meal it sat in the center of her ...
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