Originally posted: January 7, 2017
Updated: June 07, 2021
I have written this post out of frustration over the rampant misinformation given to parents when they first get their children tested.
Doctors often tell parents their child’s Blood Lead Level [“BLL”] is “normal” when the level is 1, or ...
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Ask Tamara: What about natural chelation?
Below is a post I originally wrote and shared in May of 2014. It's a post I have shared often so I am re-sharing now, so those who are new to my page and my work have context for my story as well as the benefit of the information provided. Thanks for reading, friends! - ...
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My favorite article ever about the impact of low-level Lead exposure
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). ...
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#AskTamara: What is the impact of lead poisoning in adults, including college age students?
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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 ...
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Ask Tamara: What are the symptoms of childhood Lead poisoning?
Originally written: April 2014
Updated: December 16, 2019
I get this question all the time... so here's a re-share of an older post I wrote with the answers. As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for reading!
QUESTION:
What are the symptoms of ...
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Ask Tamara: How quickly did Avi’s blood Lead level (BLL) go down after he was poisoned?
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). ...
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#LeadedHousehold: Lead in Hoses
Posted: January 6, 2017
Below is a post I originally wrote and shared in June of 2014. I've slightly updated it for today. It's a post I have shared often so I am re-sharing now, so those who are new to my page and my work have the benefit of the information provided. Thanks for ...
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My son Avi’s first ever Blood Lead Level (BLL) Test, from November 4, 2005 (when he was just 9 months [+ 7 days] old).
Posted: January 6, 2017
Below is a post originally written and shared in March of 2015. It's a post I have shared often so I am re-sharing now, so those who are new to my page and my work have context for my story as well as the benefit of the information provided. Thanks for reading, ...
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Vintage Syracuse china “Old Ivory” bowl with gold trim: 31,400 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.
When tested with an XRF instrument this "Made in USA" - Syracuse brand vintage "Old Ivory" pattern china bowl was positive for 31,400 ppm Lead.
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Vintage Syracuse plain white ceramic dish, “Carefree” Serene pattern: 30,600 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.
When tested with an XRF instrument this simple white Serene pattern Carefree True China (Made in the USA by Syracuse) had the following reading:
Lead: 30,600 ppm
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Syracuse China “Old Ivory” “Made In America” Tea Cup: 26,200 ppm Lead [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]
Antique Syracuse China "Made In America" Old Ivory Teacup;
Tested positive for lead (Pb) at 26,200 ppm
when tested with an XRF instrument.
For context: the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is 90 ppm lead or higher (in the paint, ...
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Ikea Child’s Teacup in Blue: Non-Detect (Negative) for Lead
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#LeadedAppliance: Baby Food Blender
Baby food blender - center nut (touches food!) 47,700 ppm lead!
Sorry, brand/maker is not known.
Several brands of babyfood blenders have historically had leaded center nuts. Purchase items like this only from trusted brands/ manufacturers.
Tested with an XRF
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#LeadedAppliances: Butterfly Pressure Cooker Lid
Steam vent on Butterfly stainless pressure cooker:
in center = 12,000 ppm Lead,
on side 6,412 ppm Lead.
Made in India
Tested with a high-precision XRF instrument
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