This is a coated cast iron casserole by Staub that was tested in 2016. It tested negative for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury when tested with an XRF instrument. The interior and exterior surfaces were tested. The exterior was positive for chromium (Cr) at 26,200 ppm. For context ...
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#LeadFree: RCA Victor ’45, “It’s Easy For You To Say”
RCA Victor '45 record. "It's Easy For You To Say." Year unknown (will research!) Non-detect (ND / Negative) for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd). Tested with an XRF instrument.
Thanks to the California Care Connection for donating and supporting my advocacy!
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1953 Cricket Records “Jolly Tunes”: Cadmium (Cd): 192 ppm, Mercury (Hg): 22 ppm! Do you have vintage vinyl at home?
Cricket Records '33 record from 1953, "Jolly Time." When tested with an XRF instrument it had the following readings.
Lead (Pb): Negative ("non-detect")
Arsenic (As): Negative ("non-detect")
Cadmium (Cd): 192 +/- 15 ppm
Mercury (Hg): 22 +/- 14 ppm
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Vintage Princess House Clear Glass Mug: Lead-Free! (UPDATE: Princess House also sold *Leaded* items – so be careful!)
Originally Published: December 16, 2017
Updated: December 10, 2020
When I originally wrote this, I shared the following sentence (which is no longer true!): "All "Princess House" brand glassware that I have ever tested has been 100% free of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Arsenic ...
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#LeadFree: 1973 Vintage Fisher Price Circus Train
Vintage 1973 Plastic Fisher Price Circus Train. Tested with an XRF instrument. All components were non-detect for lead (Pb), arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg.). The white plastic component of this toy is positive for cadmium at 43 +/- 10 ppm. Here's more info about cadmium.
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#LeadFree: Wonder Pony, Made In China
My little pony knock-off (Wonder Pony Land by Gi-Go). Unicorn with blue bird "cutie mark." Year of manufacture unknown. Made in China. #LeadFree (non-detect [ND] for lead). Also ND for cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg). Tested with an XRF instrument.
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#LeadFree: Pinkie Pie My Little Pony, 2010 – Made in China
Pinkie Pie "My Little Pony" figurine, dated 2010 & marked "Made in China" & "Hasbro." Lead-free (non-detect [ND] for lead). Also ND for cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg). Tested with an XRF instrument.
Thanks to Diana Carlton for donating (again!) and supporting my ...
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#AskTamara: What detergent do you use to get rid of Lead dust in fabric items?
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#Cadmium: Vintage 1940s Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, Princess/ Bride
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Vintage Queen Of Hearts Nancy Ann Storybook Doll, c. 1940: 6,255 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids)
Introduction (for those new to this website):
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#Leaded: Vintage 1940s Nancy Ann Storybook Bride Doll
This vintage (1940s) Nancy Ann Storybook doll bride has a painted face that is 172,600 +/- 10,000 ppm lead. The amount of lead that is considered toxic/unsafe in an item made for children today is 90 ppm lead and higher.
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Vintage Fisher Price Merry_Go_Round Toy: 4,897 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + 391 ppm Arsenic. Click to learn more.
Fisher price merry-go-round-toy
When tested with an XRF instrument, this vintage green and yellow plastic Fisher Price playground merry-go-round toy tested positive for Lead and Arsenic. As with most of these vintage plastic toys the variations of toxic heavy metals found in each component of the ...
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#LeadFree: Vintage 1969 Fisher Price Mini Bus
This little 1969 Vintage Fisher Price "Mini Bus" was non-detect (negative) for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd). The little people were positive for these elements however. Click here to read the post and see readings for each of the little people!
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#Leaded: Vintage Fisher Price Cowboy With White Hat
This little vintage Fisher Price plastic cowboy with a green body and white hat tested positive for lead and arsenic. His green body was 3,377 +/- 71 ppm lead and 114 +/- 43 ppm arsenic.
Lead is considered unsafe for children at levels of 90 ppm and higher (by modern standards.)
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