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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). ...
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Franciscan Ware Potteries (c. 1948) Franciscan Ivy Pattern Serving Tray: 304,000 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe]
This is a Franciscan Potteries vintage "Ivy" pattern serving tray that I got at the Good Will Bins a while back (to add to my "Museum of Lead" collection!)
The interesting thing about glazes (especially on pieces that are handmade or hand-painted) is that the levels of lead can vary significantly ...
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Modern Homer Laughlin China Fiestaware Christmas Tree Mug, Made In USA: 23 +/- 12 ppm Lead (Safe by all standards)
When tested with an XRF instrument the Christmas tree on this Homer Laughlin Fiestaware "Made In The U.S.A". mug was non-detect (ND) for Lead (Pb). The Christmas tree area did test positive for cadmium (Cd) at 61 +/- 9 ppm.
The bottom of mug was also had the following XRF readings:
Lead ...
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Vintage Spode Christmas Tree Plate, Made In England: 71,900 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]
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 ...
Read More about Vintage Spode Christmas Tree Plate, Made In England: 71,900 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]
Maybe Grandma can Keep her Vintage Faux Pearls?: 295,900 ppm Lead (90 & up is unsafe in items kids use)
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 ...
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Made In Mexico Ceramic Glazed Bowl Marked “Lead Free”: Positive for more than 300,000 ppm Lead [that’s 30%!]
Mexican pottery bowl purchased new c. 2007. Marked “Lead Free.”
This bowl tested positive for more than 300,000 ppm Lead in the glaze when tested with an XRF instrument.
Most of the Mexican pottery that I have tested that has been labeled "Lead Free" has tested positive for at ...
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A study of potential exposure to environmental lead resulting from porcelain enameled bathtubs
I had shared this link back in 2015, but the link is now dead and I cannot seem to find the original study anywhere. If you have time to help me look for it, please do and let me know what you find. I would be happy to repost a full PDF of the study here on the site (with the author's permission) ...
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#Leaded: Art Project Tile from Portland Public Parks
Art my youngest son Charlie did a few years ago. Tile for this art project provided by Portland Parks (through their summer activity program). 895 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF & Posted, 3/17/2016.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything 90 ppm ...
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Tom & Jerry Vintage Milk Glass Christmas Mug: 37,100 ppm Lead + 943 ppm Cadmium (90 Lead + 40 Cadmium is unsafe for kids)
Introduction (for those new to this website):
Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF ...
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Vintage Libbey High Ball Christmas Glass: 60,600 ppm Lead + 2,940 ppm Cadmium
To see more Christmas items I have tested, Click HERE.
I purchased this glass in an antique store to add to my "museum of lead" collection and to feature in my upcoming book on lead in household goods.
It tested positive for Lead both with a LeadCheck swab (see video) and with an XRF ...
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Anchor Hocking Cornflower Pattern Vintage Milk Glass Casserole: 18,600 ppm Lead + 137 ppm Cadmium.
This Anchor Hocking milk glass casserole was positive for Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.
The blue flowers had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 18,600 +/- 400 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 137 +/- 13 ppm
The flowers were non-detect for mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As.)
The plain white ...
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Testing Vintage Glassware (Pyrex, Libbey, Anchor Hocking) With A LeadCheck Swab (Video)
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#Leaded: Vintage Art Deco Ceramic Tile In a San Francisco Middle School Auditorium
This tile was in a San Francisco, California middle school auditorium that I did a presentation at in 2013. It tested positive for lead at 9,391 ppm when tested with an XRF instrument.
To see more posts with tile I have tested, click here.
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#LowLead: Kitchen Counter Tile, White Ceramic
Kitchen Counter Tiles - "recent" remodel (pre-2007).
Tested with a Niton XRF in 2012: 113 ppm lead.
These are the tiles in my home, my kitchen counter.
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