Published: October 21, 2024
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We shared these graphics on social media this past week. Check back here for more comparisons soon!
Note: In most cases each of the treats shown is bad. It shouldn't be asserted that one is "better" than the other because it has a ...
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Here’s all of the 100% pro bono food and supplement laboratory testing we have completed since collaborating with SimpleLab in March 2024
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 sons ...
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How we chose many of our 8 pro-bono food and supplement tests for October 2024…
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Wow. Well!
Today we did a bunch of shuffling things around to see what resources we could re-allocate/ move around to make sure we are able to:
#1) get as many of the products on our outstanding campaigns tested at the ...
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SAFETY ALERT — LEAD PAINT HAZARD for Toddler Hair Clips Sold on Amazon
Published: October 17, 2024
SAFETY ALERT.
LEAD PAINT HAZARD.
Amazon Product Link: https://amzn.to/4f3u2gf — DO NOT PURCHASE THESE.
IF YOU OWN THEM, STOP USING THEM IMMEDIATELY.
This notice was published Thursday, October 17, 2024.
SAFETY ALERT — This set ...
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Holy Kakow Organic Cacao Powder tests positive for very high level of Cadmium (Lead & Arsenic, too) — 2024 Lab Report
But Tamara, I thought you said this was a good brand?!
Well, yes... and no... but not exactly.
Below are two screenshots from my original article discussing making "Lead-Safe" hot chocolate.
In the original article I explained that EVEN THOUGH chocolate is one of ...
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NatureMade Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA Softgels Multivitamin tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report
This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about NatureMade Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA Softgels Multivitamin tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Gimme Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks in Sea Salt Flavor (with Sunflower Oil) test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report
This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing (different than some of the reports we ...
Read More about Gimme Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks in Sea Salt Flavor (with Sunflower Oil) test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Amara Organic Smoothie Melts in Carrot Raspberry Flavor test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report
This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about Amara Organic Smoothie Melts in Carrot Raspberry Flavor test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Needed Prenatal Multi Capsules test positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report
This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about Needed Prenatal Multi Capsules test positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Emerald Cove Organic Toasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report
This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about Emerald Cove Organic Toasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Morning O’s test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Quick Summary:
We were a bit surprised by the lab test report results for this product. As with other similar oat-based, O-shaped, cereal products, we expected to find some level of Cadmium (a known carcinogen), but the level of Lead found was unexpected. Another member ...
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Yama Moto Yama Gold Premium Roasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report
This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different "low thresholds of detection" for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the ...
Read More about Yama Moto Yama Gold Premium Roasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
October 2024 Amazon Prime Day Sale on Heavy Metal Laboratory Submission Kits for Foods & Beverages!
October 9, 2024
These laboratory submission kits are on sale (20% off!) for Amazon Prime Day today! Here's three links to the on-sale kits below:
https://amzn.to/4h1D0N0 — Food Test Kit for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic
https://amzn.to/4dElpI2 — Beverage Test ...
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2024 Shopping Guide: Lead Safe Mama’s Favorite Lead-Free Holiday Gifts for Pre-teens & Teens
Hi all! Because you (Lead Safe Mama community members) have asked us for Lead-Free holiday gift ideas, we are creating articles with ideas for each age group. Note: We're paying to promote these write-ups so more people see them.
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This is the "Teens & Pre-Teens" ...
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