Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottle: Lead-free, 21 ppm Cadmium in the silicone nipple (Cadmium is a known carcinogen, but this is considered safe by all current standards)
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…
Modern (2021) glass and silicone lid for 2-cup Pyrex food storage: 7 ppm Lead + 20 ppm Cadmium + 11 ppm Antimony.
XRF test results for the item pictured. More information to be posted shortly. Note: The levels of toxicants found in this product are considered safe by all standards. It’s up to you to do the research about these heavy metals to determine if you are comfortable with Federal standards (which are not always protective of…
Brown ceramic stoneware glazed dish (no brand or maker’s mark): 82 ppm Lead on the food surface.
XRF test results for the item pictured. More information to be posted shortly. Brown dish food surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 82 +/- 5 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Chromium (Cr): 218 +/- 97 ppm Iron (Fe): 35,900 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu): 62 +/- 11 ppm…
Lead Safe Mama, LLC by the numbers… January 23, 2022 – Sunday
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Words With Friends… The CertiPUR-US Greenwashing edition… with your host, Tamara Rubin (Environmental Activist).
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 – 10:00 p.m. [Note: This is NOT a dis on “Words With Friends” — just a fun play on words!] I looked up the game, “Words With Friends” online – and found the description particularly appropriate: “Words With Friends is easy to learn, can help strengthen vocabulary knowledge, and will provide…
Here’s a brief update on Medley Home furniture, including a thinly veiled threat from the CertiPUR-US foam folks (with input from their legal team), and my response
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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…
@LeadSafeMama just passed 8,900 Instagram Followers (so we’re giving aways some MORE Lead Free mugs!]
Our most recent winner was announced just a few days ago too!
ProHear Machete Hunting & Shooting Earmuffs/ Hearing Protectors: Lead & Cadmium-free in all components, positive for trace Antimony
Prohear hearing protectors 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a…
SIDINIC hearing protectors, black and green: 412 ppm Lead + 46 ppm Cadmium in the headband vinyl
Sidinic hearing protectors 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology…
Royal Doulton Carlyle Pattern English Fine Bone China: 70,900 ppm Lead on the food surface. For context: 90 ppm & up is considered unsafe in modern items made for use by children.
Reading #1) White center of dish 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 67,800 +/- 800 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): 37 +/- 15 ppm Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 508 +/- 54 ppm Barium (Ba): 258 +/- 25 ppm Platinum (Pt): 170 +/- 60 ppm No other metals detected in consumer goods mode….
Green “Rubz” massage ball: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free. 20 ppm Antimony.
Reading #1) Green “Rubz” massage ball 80-second test Lead (Pb): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): 5 +/- 1 ppm Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 43 +/- 9 ppm Copper (Cu): 11 +/- 5 ppm Zinc (Zn): 44 +/- 3 ppm Titanium (Ti): 4,767 +/- 126 ppm Tin (Sn):…
Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s 2022 Business Licenses Renewal with the State of Oregon
January 13, 2022 – Thursday Business License Renewal Paperwork For anyone who is curious… Lead Safe Mama, LLC just renewed our business license for the year (2022 calendar year). #Woohoo! While I have been doing this work (as a childhood Lead poisoning prevention activist) since 2007 (and really for the full 16+ years since August…
2021 Crate & Barrel 15 oz Essential Mug, Made in Indonesia: 4,365 ppm Lead in the black logo mark on the bottom of the mug.
2021 Crate & Barrel 15 oz Essential Mug, Made in Indonesia: 256-870 Reading #1) on plain white of mug 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 24 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 614 +/- 44 ppm Tin (Sn): 6 +/- 3 ppm Platinum (Pt): 23 +/-…
2021 Crate & Barrel Aspen Coupe Salad Plate Made in Indonesia: 3,843 ppm Lead in the black logo mark of the dish.
2021 Crate & Barrel Aspen Coupe Salad Plate Made in Indonesia Reading #1) on food surface of plate 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 21 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 5 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 552 +/- 44 ppm Tin (Sn): 13 +/- 3 ppm Bismuth (Bi):…
Harmony House Fine China Silver Rhapsody 3506 (Made in Japan): 12 ppm Lead + 4 ppm Cadmium on the food surface (safe by all standards.)
Silver edged dish by Harmony House (Made in Japan) Reading #1) on food surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 12 +/- 3 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 4 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1318 +/- 56 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,013 +/- 22 ppm Indium (In): 4 +/- 3 ppm Barium…
Noritake Cher Blanc Fine Porcelain 1655 White Plate (Made In Sri Lanka): 21 ppm Lead + 5 ppm Cadmium on the food surface. Safe by All Standards.
Noritake Cher Blanc Fine Porcelain 1655 White Ceramic Plate With Decorative Floral Pattern Around Edge Reading #1) on food surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 21 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 5 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 1,093 +/- 57 ppm Copper (Cu): 42 +/- 11 ppm…
1917 Liberty Silver Half Dollar: 365 ppm Lead + 203 ppm Mercury (899,400 ppm Silver). Not a good fidget for kids.
Silver coin 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 365 +/- 43 ppm Cadmium (C): non-detect Mercury (Hg): 203 +/- 54 ppm Bromine (Br): 19 +/- 11 ppm Chromium (Cr): non-detect Vanadium (V): 794 +/- 522 Copper (Cu): 95,300 +/- 600 ppm Zinc (Zn): 100 +/- 59 ppm Silver (Ag): 899,400 +/- 1,600 ppm Tin (Sn): 2,920 +/-…
Which component of this vintage suitcase tested positive for 16,400 ppm Lead? Guess correctly & you might win a prize! Please read full details on how to participate.
Posted: January 8, 2022 – Saturday One of the components of this vintage suitcase tested positive for16,500 ppm Lead. Which one was it? Let’s play a game! Check out all of the pictures below. Comment here on this post with your guess – in the comments section on the website – not on social media….
Join Lead Safe Mama on Reddit! Starting with Sunday #AMAs from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. PST
Saturday – January 8, 2022 So I have just decided I am going to focus most of my energy on Reddit from now on now that I know how to use it (I just figured it out this week! LOL! #ImAnOldLady) Please join me there. I still don’t have the groups and details figured out…
Golden colored Paparazzi dangly earrings: 3,578 ppm Mercury + 1,658 ppm Lead + 334 ppm Cadmium + 842 ppm Arsenic.
Published: January 8, 2022 Scroll down for full XRF Test results for the Paparazzi Accessories item pictured [brass colored dangly earrings] IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT testing that can be done with a home test kit. The home test kits that many people are using to test this Paparazzi jewelry are neither accurate, nor reliable. They ARE…
Blue tint faux pearl bracelet with small silver spacers: 1,750 ppm Mercury in the spacers. This is an alarming amount of Mercury. [Also positive for Cadmium, Nickel and Arsenic.]
Published: January 7, 2022 Scroll down for full XRF Test results for the Paparazzi Accessories item pictured [blue tinted plastic faux pearl bracelet with small silver spacers] IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT testing that can be done with a home test kit. The home test kits that many people are using to test this Paparazzi…
Paparazzi silver colored metal earrings with brown tassels: positive for trace Antimony, Lead & Cadmium.
Published: January 7, 2022 Scroll down for full XRF Test results for the Paparazzi Accessories item pictured [silver colored metal earrings with brown tassels] IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT testing that can be done with a home test kit. The home test kits that many people are using to test this Paparazzi jewelry are neither accurate, nor…
Paparazzi silver sequin cuff bracelet (with possible leather backing): Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic — positive for trace Antimony
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 acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…