When tested with an XRF instrument, this vintage Franciscan Masterpiece China saucer / desert plate in the Minaret pattern (c. 1950*s ?) was positive for levels as high as 115,700 ppm Lead. That's more than 11% Lead in the surface glaze on this piece (on the functional / food-surface of the ...
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Vintage (c. 1950s ?) Franciscan Masterpiece Minaret China (Silver Pattern): 123,800 ppm Lead. This is *NOT* food safe.
When tested with an XRF instrument, this vintage Franciscan Masterpiece China in the Minaret pattern (c. 1950*s ?) was positive for levels as high as 123,800 ppm Lead. That's more than 12% Lead in the surface glaze on this piece (on the functional / food-surface of the dish).
*If you can find ...
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Rancho Gordo Tehuacan Clay Bean Pot (Unglazed) from Puebla, Mexico: Lead Free!
This is a rare find. A piece of Mexican pottery that is marked and sold as Lead-free that is ACTUALLY Lead-free. The reason for this is that it is entirely unglazed. I think this is a terrific option if you are looking for a bean pot or cooking vessel of this type and if I had a reason to use this I ...
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As of yesterday we’ve owned our home for 12 years. Thank you (again!) to everyone who helped make that happen.
Thank you again to everyone who has supported my work in recent years and a special thank you to everyone who has helped keep a roof over our heads during this very difficult time for my family.
Living in the same house for 12 years, especially through the chaos of the last three years, has been ...
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Made In Mexico Vintage / Antique Glazed Ceramic Mug: 79,100 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in children’s items).
I tested this vintage / antique glazed ceramic (made in Mexico) mug with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 79,100 ppm
This amount of Lead is specially dangerous in an item like a ceramic coffee mug given mugs are often used on a daily basis (by the same person) ...
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Made In Mexico Vintage / Antique Glazed Ceramic Mug: 122,200 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new items for children).
I tested this vintage / antique glazed ceramic (made in Mexico) mug with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 122,200 ppm
This amount of Lead is specially dangerous in an item like a ceramic coffee mug given mugs are often used on a daily basis (by the same person) ...
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Made In Mexico Blue & White Ceramic Shallow Soup Bowl: 50,500 ppm Lead (Context: 90 ppm is illegal in new items for children).
I tested this blue and white glazed made in Mexico shallow ceramic soup bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 50,500 ppm
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm ...
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Made In Mexico Blue Glazed Ceramic Bowl: 39,596 ppm Lead, 25,137 ppm Arsenic, & more than 100,000 ppm Mercury.
I tested this blue glazed made in Mexico ceramic bowl with an XRF instrument, and it had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 39,596 ppm
Arsenic (As): 25,137 ppm
Mercury (Hg): 100,000 ppm
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured item ...
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Made In Mexico Green & White Glazed Ceramic Plate: 554,400 ppm Lead. [Context; 90 ppm Lead is unsafe in kids’ toys.]
I tested this green and white glazed made in "Mexico" ceramic plate with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 554,400 ppm
554,400 ppm Lead is the same as 55.4% Lead in the glaze.
For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in a newly manufactured ...
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Made In Mexico Blue And White Glazed Ceramic Plate: 95,000 ppm Lead. [For context; 90 ppm Lead is unsafe in kids’ toys.]
When I was visiting New Orleans in May of 2014, I tested this blue and white glazed "Made in Mexico" ceramic plate with an XRF instrument, and it had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 95,000 ppm
95,000 ppm Lead is the same as 9.5% Lead in the glaze.
For context, the amount of Lead that is ...
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“Measles Epidemic 2019”: A perspective from the front lines, by a Portland, Oregon mother of unvaccinated children.
Hello! To start let's clarify what this post is not about:
This is not an anti-vax post.
This is not a pro-vax post.
This is not a post about vaccines.
This is not a post about the measles.
"What is it then?" - you ask.
This is a post about misinformation and the news ...
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Why I don’t trust Andrew Cutler’s work, by Tamara Rubin, #LeadSafeMama
Today, in response to my recent post about supplements and detox protocols, I got the following comment (screenshot below.) I get this comment a lot and wanted to respond in a way that was unambiguous to Chris. Once I wrote my response to Chris' comment I realized that my perspective on this is ...
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Winnie The Pooh (c. 2000) Disney Baby Cup: 26,700 ppm Lead [Over 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for use by kids.]
When tested with an XRF instrument (with each test done for a minimum of 60 seconds) this small ceramic Winnie-the-Pooh baby cup (purchased new c. 2000) had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected.)
Outside of Cup:
Lead (Pb): 26,700 +/- 700 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 95 +/- 14 ...
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Home Depot Purchased Orange Extension Cord: 3,494 ppm Arsenic + 50 ppm Lead + 4,113 ppm Antimony
This orange contractor grade extension cord was purchased in a Home Depot store circa 2000.
When tested with an XRF instrument this extension cord had the following readings - on the orange part of the cord - (testing done for a minimum of 60 seconds, test results are replicable).
Lead (Pb): ...
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