When tested with an XRF instrument, this 2018 brown-glazed Starbucks-brand mug (purchased new at a Starbucks store in Washington State in 2019) had the following readings:
On a part with just the brown glaze:
Lead (Pb): 513 +/- 29 ppm
Barium (Ba): 2,820 +/- 101 ppm
On the unglazed ...
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Pfaltzgraff Made in USA Christmas Dish w/ Holly: 17,400 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 780 ppm Cadmium (a carcinogen)
When tested with an XRF instrument this Pfaltzgraff (Made in USA) Christmas-themed dish (with Holly and Berries) had the following readings (please scroll down to see all of the images of the dish):
Plain white food surface of center of plate:
Barium (Ba): 243 +/- 107 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 96 +/- ...
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Mikasa “Potters Art” Ben Seibel Country Cabin Design (Made in Japan) Ceramic Dish: 76 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.
When tested with an XRF instrument this Mikasa ceramic plate had the following readings (scroll down to see additional images):
Brown glazed ceramic center of food surface of dish:
Lead (Pb): 48 +/- 16 ppm
Barium (Ba): 251 +/- 62 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 32,200 +/- 900 ppm
Copper (Cu): 152 +/- ...
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Voss Glass Water Bottle (c. 2018): Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Antimony & Mercury!
This water bottle was sent to me by a reader in 2018 (Yes, I am that far behind in reporting test results! Sorry everyone.) It was likely manufactured in 2017 or 2018. It is my understanding that this is Voss brand water bottle without the label (some of these have a label that is a clear plastic ...
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Pink Plastic Magic Wand Party Favor: 155 ppm Lead (90 & up is unsafe for kids). Please avoid these and similar toys!
I have long recommended avoiding toys like this. They fall in line with Mardi Gras beads (you can see test results for some of those here). Inexpensive plastic items with sparkly / iridescent paint more-often-than-not has a least some Lead (although there are a lot of exceptions with brand ...
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Things From Canada – Defiant Doorknob Lock & Handle Set, Naples Collection: Lead Free in all accessible components.
When tested with an XRF instrument this Defiant Lockset (sent to me by a reader in Canada) had the following readings:
1) Main part of handle:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / ...
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Things From Canada – Handmade Look Ceramic Mug: 28 +/- 12 ppm Lead in the substrate (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument the brown glazed mug pictured here (sent to me by a reader in Canada) had the following readings:
1) On a part with primarily brown glaze:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative ...
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Things From Canada – Orange Mayfair & Jackson Ceramic Mixing Bowl: 249 ppm Cadmium (75 is illegal in Denmark)
When tested with an XRF instrument this orange and white "Mayfair & Jackson” ceramic mixing bowl (sent to me by a reader in Canada) had the following readings:
White glaze on the inside of the bowl:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium ...
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Things From Canada – Red Wooden Block: 4 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.
When tested with an XRF instrument this red painted wooden child’s building block (sent to me by a reader in Canada) had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 4 +/- 3 ppm
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative ...
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Things from Canada — David’s Tea Lavender Ceramic Mug: 453 ppm Lead (interior) + 86 ppm Cadmium (exterior)
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Things From Canada – Paderno stainless bowl with silicone base: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free + safe by all standards.
When tested with an XRF instrument this Paderno stainless steel bowl with green silicone base (sent to me from a reader in Canada in 2019) had the following readings:
On the stainless component
(60+ second reading):
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative ...
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Made in Canada Goldentop Teslin Yukon Ceramic Mug: 13,100 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 416 ppm Cadmium.
When tested with an XRF instrument the Goldentop.Ca mug - made in Canada (sent to me by a reader in Canada) had the following readings:
1) On a part with the scope focused primarily on the decorative elements:
Lead (Pb): 13,100 +/- 300 ppm
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / ...
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Things From Canada – Pfaltzgraff Everyday “Owl Love You Forever” Mug: 38 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument this Pfaltzgraff Everyday “Owl Love You Forever” mug (sent to me from a reader in Canada in 2019) had the following readings:
On the exterior decorated surface of the mug
Specifically focused on the owl’s belly
(45+ second reading):
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / ...
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