2003 Brown & Cream Denby Pattern, Made in England (sent in by Michelle in NC): safe by all standards
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…
Last year I called Williams Sonoma out, yet again, for making & selling Lead-contaminated dishes. Their “solution” for 2023? Just slap a big ol’ sticker on the back.
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…
Final April 2023 Numbers — Reach & Readership of the Lead Safe Mama Website
Monday — May 1, 2023 Final April 2023 Numbers The above image shows the final Lead Safe Mama reach and impact numbers for April 2023. Thank you so much to everyone; thank you for the role you continue to play in building this movement through sharing this work with your friends, families, and communities. Some…
Full XRF Test Results for Glass Butter Dish (Amazon Purchase)
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product…
Full XRF Test Results for a Small Smithey Cast Iron Pan
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
My son A.J. performed LIVE in Valencia, Spain last night. (video)
April 30, 2023 – Sunday Well, I cannot express how proud I am of my kiddo right now!… Last night my 2nd eldest son (A.J. Rubin) performed a live Klezmer music set as the closing number for a concert in Valencia, Spain. Please click the image above and listen to all three songs of his group!…
A mama I helped has put together an amazing conference, “Transforming Toddlerhood” — and it is FREE next week! Check out our interview…
April 28, 2023 — Friday A while back, someone who I did not know at all — her name is Devon — approached me and asked if I would do an interview “for her video conference series on toddlerhood.” I said “Sure — of course!” I am up for doing ALL the interviews — because…
My post on Instagram tonight — my thoughts about Chip & Joanna
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 Safe…
We secured funding for the Lead Safe Mama, LLC New York City Subway PSA Campaign! Here’s the plan (your input is welcome)…
Published: April 23, 2023 — Sunday Last Updated: April 23, 2023 — Sunday, 5:39 p.m. PST. Please check back here periodically over the next two weeks as I will be updating this post with progress/ changes/ updates/ and goals for this campaign. Update #3) April 27, 2023 – Thursday Revised Draft Images for the Panels…
Lead Safe Mama, LLC is testing MORE glass baby bottles, April 2023
April 21, 2023 — Friday I just bought the bottles in this image for testing (and two others, as well; links to each of the exact bottles purchased are below). If anyone is in a position to chip in to help cover the costs of these bottles, that would be excellent. I have decided I…
Denby Verona Tabletop Designs 1975, Made in England: As high as 1,076 ppm Lead on the food surface
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…
Denby Floral Pattern Fine China Tabletop Designs 1974, Made in Portugal: as high as 24,500 ppm Lead on the food surface
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…
2022 Michael’s Paw Print Christmas Ornament Frame: Positive for Mercury and a significant amount of Arsenic in the red sparkles!
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…
Lead Safe Mama’s April 2023 Lead-Free Amazon Picks — Part 2
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…
A note to a pregnant mom I saw on Instagram — with test results for her grandma’s china (Williamsburg Aviary by Wedgwood – Made in England)
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…
Full exchange with Crocodile Creek over Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s findings of Lead in their children’s stainless water bottles
April 8, 2023 — Saturday Back at the end of February (Feb. 27 and 28, 2023), I had an exchange with the CEO of Crocodile Creek, the manufacturer of the Crocodile Creek insulated stainless steel water bottles for children. Earlier that month (roughly seven weeks ago, based on the date of the above screenshot from…
April 7, 2023 — Request & Update
Thank You, to everyone who has made a contribution in support of this work this week — I really cannot begin to express my gratitude! For those who are new here and who may need a bit of context: Years ago, we set a sustainability goal for reach and readership of 600,000 page views each month…
A few quick words about the blood Lead testing controversy in the news today #MagellanDiagnostics #StandWithAmy
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 Safe Mama,…
Soil from Exton, Pennsylvania (XRF test results, April 2023)
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 New (2023) Dowan-brand red plate with white geometric pattern (Made in China)
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 New (2023) Dowan-brand red plate with white circles (Made in China)
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…
Final March 2023 Numbers — Reach & Readership of the Lead Safe Mama Website
Tuesday — April 4, 2023 Final March 2023 Numbers Thanks to everyone for your support of this work! We broke so many records this past March that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Here are some of the highlights: Second Best March Ever for reach and impact of the work — as measured…
XRF test results for New (2023) Dowan-brand yellow plate (Made in China)
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…
Dowan response to Lead Safe Mama’s detection of (trace-level) Lead in their “Lead-free” products is “ATTACK!” LOL — Read the latest!
Introduction (for those new to this website) Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention 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 technology (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer…