Originally published: December 30, 2016
Updated: December 28, 2019
When tested with an XRF instrument this glass Pyrex measuring cup had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/ND [Negative]
Cadmium (Cd): 326 ppm [in the red writing on the outside of the glass.]
Sorry - I don't ...
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Textbook corporate response from Corning 12/28/18 – to the findings of high levels of Lead in their vintage products.
Originally published: December 28, 2018, 4:34 p.m.
Format refreshed: Dec 28, 2019
In response to my original post referenced in the title above [Link HERE] today, Corningware shared the following response (when Sabrina - a friend of a friend on Facebook - shared the post and tagged ...
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Does vintage and new functional pottery/ dishware have unsafe levels of Lead? Why is that a problem?
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 sons were ...
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Purple Pyrex glass measuring cup: 20,700 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe*) +175 ppm Cadmium (Yum! What are you baking with?)
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 were ...
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You know you’ve made an impact when…the Pyrex Passion group on Facebook has banned any conversation about Lead in the group!
I don't know who added me to this group on Facebook, but whoever did it probably did so just because they knew how funny (tragically funny) I would find this.
Here's the post I wrote for this group tonight:
Since I am going to get kicked out of this group anyway (I am not sure who added me ...
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“Old Town Blue” Pattern Vintage Corelle Small Plate, c.1972-1982: 18,200 ppm Lead (90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids)
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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Tom & Jerry Vintage Milk Glass Christmas Mug: 37,100 ppm Lead + 943 ppm Cadmium (90 Lead + 40 Cadmium is unsafe for kids)
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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Vintage Libbey High Ball Christmas Glass: 60,600 ppm Lead + 2,940 ppm Cadmium
To see more Christmas items I have tested, Click HERE.
I purchased this glass in an antique store to add to my "museum of lead" collection and to feature in my upcoming book on lead in household goods.
It tested positive for Lead both with a LeadCheck swab (see video) and with an XRF ...
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Anchor Hocking Cornflower Pattern Vintage Milk Glass Casserole: 18,600 ppm Lead + 137 ppm Cadmium.
This Anchor Hocking milk glass casserole was positive for Lead when tested with an XRF instrument.
The blue flowers had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 18,600 +/- 400 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 137 +/- 13 ppm
The flowers were non-detect for mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As.)
The plain white ...
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Blue Glass Pyrex Custard Dish
Blue Glass Pyrex Custard Dish: Lead-Free! ("Non-Detect for Lead!")
Tamara's Grade: "A+"
An A+ means I would definitely have these and use these in my home. (In fact, I have the same exact ones in clear glass!)
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Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup (c. 2004): Positive for 31,300 ppm Lead in the Red Exterior Writing. 90 ppm is unsafe.
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup.
Purchased new circa 2004.
When tested with an XRF instrument the exterior red writing on this measuring cup was positive for Lead (Pb) at the following level: 31,300 ppm
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Lead Safe Mama Interview With TheKitchn.com — Published July 29, 2023 (Print Article)
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 ...
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2023 NYC Subway PSA Campaign: Additional Ideas
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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 Lead-poisoned in 2005). ...
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This is just one example of the impact that good honest journalism can have (vs. the “yellow” journalism we normally see!)
Wednesday - February 1, 2023
Yesterday I started seeing some early feedback online in response to the current Consumer Reports Magazine article - feedback that was so heart-warming, I just wanted to share some of it with you all! It really reflects the impact good journalism can have - especially ...
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