XRF test results for vintage etched crystal goblet (possibly c. 1960) sent in by Cindy in Texas

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XRF test results for Franconia Silver Thistle pattern (K & A Krautheim, Selb Bavaria Germany) china dish sent in by Cindy in Texas

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Is your Barbie safe for your kids to play with? A discussion on the concern for unsafe levels of Lead (& other toxicants) in vintage Barbie dolls

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Lead Safe Mama, LLC 2023 Semi-Annual Report: Impact & Income (Including Social Media Stats)

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Today’s Newsletter (7/17/2023): Amazon Income to Date… More Giveaway Winners! … & More Consumer Goods Test Results!

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2023 Mid-Year Summary: How Much Amazon Affiliate Income has Lead Safe Mama, LLC Earned so far in 2023?

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XRF test results for black glazed Pfaltzgraff Midnight Sun pattern, “Made in USA” ceramic dish sent in by Kathryn in Seattle

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XRF test results for Contemporary Chateau hand-painted, “Made in Japan” stoneware dish sent in by Vida in Minnesota

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Moroccan Aker Fassi Clay Pot Lipstick (Etsy) tests positive for UNSAFE (with intended use) levels of Lead (a potent neurotoxin), and Cadmium (a carcinogen)

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XRF test results for 1996 Royal Doulton/ Doulton Everyday Jacobean pattern porcelain bowl sent in by Amy in Alabama

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XRF test results for vinyl floor sample sent in by Amy in Alabama

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Today’s Newsletter (7/13/2023): Back in Portland, Amazon Prime Day “Controversy,” October 2023 Travel Calendar Update — Headed Back to Germany in November!

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Are you in Portland, Oregon this week? Please join the Rubin Family on Saturday!

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IF you are shopping on Amazon today … (July 2023)

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Today’s Newsletter (6/30/2023): Vienna, Giveaway Winners, NYC Subway PSA Campaign Update & More!

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We’re holding a free Lead Safe Mama outreach event in Vienna, Austria this weekend! If you are in town, please join us!

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PYREX vs. pyrex, Lead Safe Mama Edition (video)

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Clearance testing for Lead: What is clearance testing? What is a dust wipe sample? How do you collect and analyze a Lead dust sample?

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“Official” images of the Lead Safe Mama, LLC New York City Subway PSA Campaign (June 14, 2023)

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My Favorite Swim Goggles

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