2013 "100th Anniversary" Pyrex glass measuring cup with dark blue painted markings.
When tested with an XRF instrument this cup had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): ND/Non-Detect (Negative)
Cadmium (Cd): 54 +/- 8 ppm
Cadmium is a known possible carcinogen and, regardless of ...
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Older/Antique/Vintage “Ball” brand canning jar
Re-posting from 2014.
Older/Antique/Vintage “Ball” brand canning jar. Blue Glass: safe (tested negative/ non-detect for lead). Lid: 861 ppm lead & 1,537 cadmium .
Tested with an XRF instrument.
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#LeadPaintedSchoolYards: Portland, Oregon
Yellow painted lines on school yard in Portland Public school Elementary School - Llewellyn /Sellwood - 25,700 ppm lead. In spite of a public declaration to "Keep PPS Schoolyards Safe And Healthy" this is simply not happening!
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Originally Posted; July 2016.
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The Ides of March!
Sharing my stats, just because it's fun! This is mostly the result of all of the interest in (and concerns for) lead in Earthpaste toothpaste and bentonite clay this month!
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Hard To Read Prop 65 Labeling on Earthpaste Product Intended for Children
For my #SaferChoices post about toothpaste, click here.
To see all of the Earthpaste posts in one place, click here.
Below are the packaging images from Earthpaste's Lemon Twist flavor product. You can click on the images to see them larger. This product is clearly marketed for parents to use ...
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Earthpaste: Redmond Clay Analysis
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This is posted here as supporting documentation to THIS article.
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More on the toothpaste conversation….
Reposting this post, originally posted on Facebook.
Back to the toothpaste conversation.
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Food (and water) is considered toxic for lead in the "Parts Per Billion" (ppb) ranges. Specifically water and food are considered toxic (by many in the scientific community) at levels starting at ...
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Here are some Lead-free toothpaste options I use in my home with my family. Yes — some toothpastes (like Earthpaste) test positive for Lead!
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 ...
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Soft green silicone toddler cup by Green Sprouts Brand: Positive for 20 +/- 6 ppm Cadmium [a known carcinogen].
Green Sprouts Silicone Child's Cup: Lead Free!
When tested with an XRF instrument the Green Sprouts brand soft silicone toddler cup pictured below (a 2015 cup that was tested in March of 2017) had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect [ND] / negative
Arsenic ...
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#Leaded: Toy Ceramic Frog Figurine
Toy Ceramic Frog Figurine: 138,500 ppm lead. This level of lead is not unusual for an item like this. I would have concerns with children putting the item in their mouth and depending on the age of the item and the condition of the glaze I might also have concerns with lead chalking into the ...
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#LeadFree: Oxo Stainless Cutlery for Kids
OXO Stainless + Plastic Cutlery: Lead Free!
All components tested.
(ND for Cd, As, & Hg Too!)
Stainless Steel is primarily composed of chromium, nickel, and iron. Iron in stainless is usually in the 750,000 to 850,000 ppm range. Chromium in stainless is usually in the 120,000 to 182,000 ppm ...
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#LeadFree: Children’s Cutlery
Green Sprouts Plastic Cutlery: Lead Free!
(ND for Cd, As, & Hg Too!)
Check out my #SaferChoices Posts Here.
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learn more about XRF Testing here.
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#LeadFree: LifeFactory Baby Bottle
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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Green Pattern Franciscan Potteries Vintage Ceramic Plate: 69,900 ppm Lead + 86 ppm Cadmium
69,900 ppm lead - Franciscan Plate
Vintage Dishes
#XRFTesting
#LeadedDishware
For context: Items intended for children are required by current legislation to be under 90 ppm lead in the paint / glaze or coating,
Dishes (especially vintage dishes!) are not regulated for total lead content ...
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