This Sur La Table White Ramekin (Custard Cup) from their "Every Day Porcelain" line tested negative for lead in the white glazed surface and positive for trace levels of lead (at just 36 ppm) on the unglazed bottom exterior surface. This was purchased new in late 2015/early 2016 and tested in 2016. ...
Read More about #LeadSafe: Sur La Table White Ramekin / Custard Cup
Recent & Important Articles:
Sur La Table Fish Platter, Made in Portugal: 6,623 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.
This ceramic "Sur La Table" brand fish platter (Made in Portugal) was positive for lead at 6,623 parts per million when tested with an XRF instrument. Tested in 2014.
To see more "Made in Portugal" things I have tested, click here.
Thank you for reading and for sharing my posts.
Please let ...
Read More about Sur La Table Fish Platter, Made in Portugal: 6,623 ppm Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.
In Response To Brian Tyler Cohen’s Lead Paint Meme
I don't know who Brian Tyler Cohen is, but he posted this meme on Facebook yesterday and it is going a bit viral, so I thought a response was warranted. Please see my response below the image.
Well, Brian, “fighting for” (promoting and supporting) the companies who make and made (and ...
Read More about In Response To Brian Tyler Cohen’s Lead Paint Meme
Made In Poland – Handmade Ceramic Boleslawiec Mug: 91 ppm Lead, considered safe by all standards.
Handmade in Poland, ceramic Boleslawiec mug.
Tested with an XRF instrument. Very low lead (within safe range),
between 86 and 91 ppm lead.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint, ...
Read More about Made In Poland – Handmade Ceramic Boleslawiec Mug: 91 ppm Lead, considered safe by all standards.
Portland Tribune Article Today: Vaccine Choice
This article (linked below) was written by a friend of mine about a family we took into our home for several months last year (after their baby was illegally taken from them in the hospital.) This.Is.Personal. & children are NOT being protected by these illegal, yet (ostensibly) government ...
Read More about Portland Tribune Article Today: Vaccine Choice
#Leaded: Logo Mug with Bible Verse
Logo Mug: Hebrews 3:4 "...He that built all things is God."
Green Logo on white mug with gold trim (tested in 2014).
The green logo on this is positive for lead at 54,800 ppm.
The gold trim and white mug are both "ND" (non-detect) for lead.
Pretty much all mugs with logos like this are high ...
Read More about #Leaded: Logo Mug with Bible Verse
“Made in Poland” Yellow Enamelware Mug: 88 ppm Lead + 21,600 ppm Cadmium [75 ppm Cadmium is illegal in modern items in Denmark.]
Yellow Enamelware Mug, "Made In Poland."
Positive for Lead at 88 ppm and for Cadmium at 21,600 ppm.
Tested with an XRF instrument.
While this mug is considered Lead-Safe* the amount of Cadmium present is at a level that is considered toxic in an item intended for children (and toxic by many ...
Read More about “Made in Poland” Yellow Enamelware Mug: 88 ppm Lead + 21,600 ppm Cadmium [75 ppm Cadmium is illegal in modern items in Denmark.]
#Leaded: Grey Dog Ceramic Coffee Mug
The Grey Dog's Coffee, Ceramic Mug (New York City).
19,100 ppm lead.
Tested (in 2013) with an XRF instrument.
I used to love this thick ceramic old fashioned style coffee mug from cafes & diners! Now I am always suspicious that any mug like this is likely to be very high lead. Given the ones ...
Read More about #Leaded: Grey Dog Ceramic Coffee Mug
2017 Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Mug: 5,192 ppm Lead. [90+ is unsafe in items used by kids.]
Newer (2017) Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Metal Mug.
Tested with an XRF instrument. Positive for Lead at 5,192 ppm.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint or coating.
Mugs are not ...
Read More about 2017 Stumptown Coffee Roasters Enameled Mug: 5,192 ppm Lead. [90+ is unsafe in items used by kids.]
#LeadSafe: Plain White Corning Mug
Corning Mug. Year unknown.
Tested with an XRF instrument.
Positive for lead at 33 parts per million (ppm), +/- 13 ppm.
This is considered safe by all standards.
The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a modern/newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm lead ...
Read More about #LeadSafe: Plain White Corning Mug
See You In Santa Monica!; April/May 2018
Click here for more info. ...
Read More about See You In Santa Monica!; April/May 2018
Speaking Engagements; 2018
Hello!
I wanted to send out a little reminder that I am available for speaking engagements in 2018. While I can be available any time, I like to focus my speaking engagements on the eight weeks leading up to and including Lead Poisoning Prevention Month (October).
I have two helpers booking ...
Read More about Speaking Engagements; 2018
#LeadSafeMama Facebook Page Reaches 18,000 “Likes”
Thank you everyone for your ongoing support of my advocacy! Today a big milestone was reached! My #LeadSafeMama Facebook Page reared 18,000 "likes"!!!! Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, please check out the page! (... and if you are, please invite your friends to join you!] ...
Read More about #LeadSafeMama Facebook Page Reaches 18,000 “Likes”
I Make Women Cry: Kickstarter Book Project Update
Hello!
Sarah T. e-mailed me today for an update on the book! It is most definitely STILL happening! I have been working on it in all of my available time. I can't believe my last update here was in AUGUST! Sorry about that. I have been posting updates on Facebook and via my newsletter (which you ...
Read More about I Make Women Cry: Kickstarter Book Project Update
