Here is the press release for the 2011 Trasande report. Dr. Trasande was also interviewed for my film. Click on the image below to read the full press release as a downloadable PDF. ...
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Recent & Important Articles:
Thank you for the thank you, Reuters (Josh)!
On December 19th I got the nicest surprise in my inbox - a nice Thank You note from Josh Schneyer at Reuters for helping Reuters with their reporting this year.
I've invested a lot of time collaborating with journalists over the years—responding to requests for information and helping journalists ...
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Leaded Mugs: Yellow & Blue
Yellow Mug: 200 ppm lead
Blue Mug: non-detect for lead.
No mark or maker
At my friend Nancy's house. She loves "yard-sailing"!
#XRFTesting
This is one of several posts where I will share very little information and really focus on the photos and the XRF Test results. If you have an interest ...
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2012 Minnie Mouse Mug: 108,300 ppm Lead + 28,600 ppm Arsenic (90 ppm is considered unsafe 4 kids.)
This Minnie Mouse mug was purchased new by me in Orlando at a gift shop in February of 2012. [I went there for the National Home Builders show when we were first working on filming my documentary on childhood lead poisoning.]
The mug tested positive with an XRF instrument with the following ...
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c. 2010, Darker Blue “Made in Thailand” Corelle Stoneware Mug: 1,585 ppm Lead + 231 ppm Arsenic.
Corelle Stoneware Mugs
These are the mugs that come with the lead-free glass plates they sell...
Medium Blue Mugs
Purchased c. 2010
1,585 ppm Lead
231 ppm Arsenic
"Made in Thailand"
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M-I-C-K-E-Y… Mickey Mouse Anchor Hocking Disney Mug: 75,300 ppm Lead + 15,400 ppm Arsenic (90 ppm Pb is unsafe 4 kids!)
Anchor Brand
Made in USA
Vintage (1980?)
Mickey Mouse Club
milk glass mug
As high as 75,300 ppm lead and 15,400 arsenic in the painted design
The milk glass is "non-detect" for lead and tested positive for arsenic at 8 ppm
#XRFTesting
This is one of several posts where I will share very ...
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Leaded Mugs: Corelle
Corelle Stoneware Mugs
These are the mugs that come with the lead-free glass plates they sell...
Light Blue Mugs
Purchased 4 or 5 years ago
825 ppm lead
571 ppm arsenic
"Made in Thailand"
#XRFTesting
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2013 Starbucks Coffee Company Espresso Collectable Cup, Peru: 16,900 ppm Lead + 4,606 ppm Arsenic Too!
2013 Starbucks Peru mini mug / espresso cup
As high as 16,900 ppm Lead &
4,606 ppm Arsenic.
Just because a mug is small does not mean it was made for use by children!!! The amount of Lead that is considered illegal in a newly manufactured item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm ...
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Ceramic photo mug with puppies: 256,000 ppm Lead + 71,200 ppm Arsenic [Brand unknown]
"Lil' Angels" puppy photo mug, brand unknown.
As high as 256,000 ppm Lead & 71,200 ppm Arsenic.
If you have an interest in learning more about these posts (likely because you are new to my site!) please check out this post and this post for a start!
For lead-free mug choices ...
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Vistaprint Orca Coatings Photo Mug: 676 ppm Lead & 718 ppm Arsenic. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.
Vistaprint brand custom photo mug by Orca Coatings, Made in China.
Post originally published: December 24, 2016
Updated: February 19, 2020
When tested with an XRF instrument this mug came in with the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 676 ppm
Arsenic (As): 718 ppm
How much Lead is ...
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#LeadedMugs: The Volunteer
Souvenir Mug: 101 ppm lead & 434 ppm chromium.
Most souvenir or promotional mugs are very high lead!
If you have an interest in learning more about these posts (likely because you are new to my site!) please check out this post and this post for a start! Thanks for ...
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Green (Recycled?) Glass Mug: 431 ppm Lead. [For context: 100 ppm Lead is considered unsafe in toys.]
When tested with an XRF instrument this clear glass mug (with green tint, probably recycled glass) had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 431 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative/Non-Detect (ND)
Cadmium (Cd): Negative/Non-Detect (ND)
Glassware with a tint often has at least some level of ...
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Calypso “Carefree” saucer by Syracuse: > 100,000 ppm (10%) Lead. All Syracuse china seems to be high Lead.
In my travels I often visit with people (either in their homes or they come to me) and test their things for lead. I love the opportunity to meet with families in person and to give them tools to make their homes safer.
If I find leaded dishes in their homes, I offer advice to help them ...
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Ask Tamara: Could you recommend a Lead-free colander?
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 ...
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