XRF Test Results for Multi-Color Silicone Reusable Stasher-Brand Sandwich bag
August 2, 2023 — Wednesday In my one-on-one home consultations with families across the country, I have tested dozens of these silicone food storage bags (Stasher-brand and other similar products) over the past several years and all have been positive for traces (“traces,” meaning very low levels and not an additive ingredient but a trace…
Lead Safe Mama Interview With TheKitchn.com — Published July 29, 2023 (Print Article)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead…
XRF Test Results for 1978 Sears, Roebuck and Co. Merry Mushroom Canister (Made in Mexico)
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method…
For those who would like to support the work of Lead Safe Mama, LLC with a financial contribution…
Published: July 31, 2023 If you would like to make a contribution in support of this work, below are all of the ways you can do that! Contributions are not tax-deductible (as we are not a 501(c)3 nonprofit), however, they are greatly appreciated and help keep this work going (especially during leaner months — in…
Fact Check: Is the Lead in Bentonite Clay bioavailable?
Here’s a link to the above referenced scientific study. For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 four sons were…
A letter to a legal firm: looking for help resolving the issue of misinformation with (and mislabeling of) Bentonite Clay based products.
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…
Just like Primal Life Organics, and Earthpaste, VanMan’s Miracle Toothpowder also tests positive for unsafe levels of toxic metals. This is not illegal.
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific…
Lead Safe Mama, LLC Rates for Consulting With Law Firms & Businesses
Updated: July 29, 2023 — Saturday Rates Subject to Change Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s owner Tamara Elise Rubin is often approached with requests about advising law firms and businesses. For Legal Firms While serving as an expert witness is possible, given her nearly-two-decades of experience with Lead poisoning, Lead poisoning prevention, heavy metal exposure,…
Quick Note Re: Lead Safe Mama’s Best July Ever
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific…
Just popping in here today to say July 2023 is officially the BEST JULY EVER for reach and readership of the work of Lead Safe Mama, LLC! Thank you!
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
A Lead-free replacement for your Lead-contaminated Cupkin cup…
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
Lead Safe Mama, LLC responsible for recall of 346,000 Lead-contaminated children’s cups (sold as “Lead-Free”)
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for turquoise glazed Sweese “Lead-Free” ceramic dish — sent in by Joseph in Florida
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…
XRF test results for Ivory (light yellow) glazed Fiesta HLC pottery bowl (Made in USA) — sent in by Peng in Washington State
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for pink and white glazed Gerald Henn Workshops Spongeware pottery dish (Made in Roseville, Ohio in late-1980s) — sent in by Lynn in Texas
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…
XRF test results for white glazed Roscher Bone China dish (Made in China) — sent in by Savannah in Colorado
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for white (glass?) Corning Centura April pattern saucer with multi-color tulips — sent in by Rick in California
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
Today’s Newsletter (7/19/2023): Six new sets of test results & a Reggae festival!
Six new sets of test results & a Reggae festival! For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: 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 four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned…
XRF test results for Felt & Fat white glazed ceramic saucer — sent in by Miriam in California
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for Portmeirion highball glass with “Sweet Pea” floral design — sent in by Shelly in California
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for vintage Rivage Amethyst Duralex glass dish sent in by Shelly in California
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for 2009 Design House Stockholm green glazed Starbucks mug sent in by Shelly in California
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for vintage etched crystal goblet (possibly c. 1960) sent in by Cindy in Texas
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…
XRF test results for Franconia Silver Thistle pattern (K & A Krautheim, Selb Bavaria Germany) china dish sent in by Cindy in Texas
For those new to this website: 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…