Full XRF Test Results for Morrocco Method Brand “100% Natural” Amla Pure Botanical Color Enhancer (From India)
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…
Full XRF Test Results for Morrocco Method Brand “100% Natural” “Natural Red” Henna (Made in USA)
Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is a multiple-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…
Today’s Lead Safe Mama Amazon affiliate link: Charlie’s favorite hat!
My youngest son’s favorite (Lead-free) hat (Made-in-USA) af-link: https://amzn.to/3W5NSiQ. I am sharing this with you as today’s Lead Safe Mama, LLC Amazon Affiliate link. Your clicks on our affiliate links help us raise money for supporting the work we do (independent consumer goods testing and childhood Lead poisoning prevention advocacy work) — EVEN IF you DON’T PURCHASE…
Today’s Newsletter: NYC Subway PSA Campaign Update, May 13, 2023, Saturday
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…
Charlie Rubin (age 14) “Fashion Influencer” — written in response to folks asking me about my son Charlie’s clothes
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…
Soil sent in by a Lead Safe Mama reader from Kansas (XRF test results, May 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…
Soil sent in by a Lead Safe Mama reader from Omaha, Nebraska (XRF test results, May 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…
Full XRF Test Results for Thomas Rosenthal Group China, Made in Germany
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…
Premiere Dura Stone “Hurrah” pattern dishes, Made in Japan (tested for an LSM Instagram follower): positive for traces of Lead, Cadmium & Arsenic
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…
Green, Red & Blue Denby Mug, Made in England (sent in by Claire in MO): 145 ppm Lead (on interior glaze)
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…
Green Floral Denby Pattern, Made in England (sent in by Claire in MO): 346 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 by…
Tested for a Lead Safe Mama Instagram follower, Franciscan “Picnic” pattern dish, Made in USA: 108,300 ppm Lead on surface (not safe for use with food)
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…
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…