XRF test results for the window rail pictured
30-second test
Metals found that are noted in RED are considered toxic metals. If they are in BOLD the metal found is at a level that is considered unsafe by most standards.
Metals found that are noted in BLUE are not considered toxic in most ...
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Soil Samples from Rockville, Maryland – 2022
Published: November 11, 2022
Test results for soil samples sent in by a Lead Safe Mama reader from Rockville, Maryland. Samples are tested multiple times to confirm the results. Samples are tested using XRF technology (which - when testing soil - typically produces test results within ...
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If you are a Taylor Swift fan you may have already heard about this….
November 10, 2022 - Thursday
I created the embedded video (below) because dozens of Lead Safe Mama readers informed me that Taylor Swift had included a vintage (LEADED!) Butterfly Gold pattern Corelle plate in one of the scenes in her latest video "Anti-Hero". In response to this I wrote this post ...
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REMINDER: The Most Amazing Wonderful Incredible Awesome Lead Safe Mama SECOND ANNUAL Giveaway of Lead-Free Things And Other Fabulous Prizes.
Here's the link with ALL of the details about the Giveaway - including all the ways to enter for extra chances to win AND all the prizes for each prize level!
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A good Lead-free choice for the holidays! Pie Pans.
November 10, 2022 - Thursday
Just in time for the holidays!
Here's a good Lead-free choice for the holidays! (aflink) https://amzn.to/3EoqndC
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#LeadFreeThanksgiving
#LeadFreePies
#LeadFreeBaking
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XRF Test Results For Hazel Atlas Clear Glass Food Storage Lid
Full XRF Readings for
the square Hazel Atlas food storage container glass lid
(pictured here)
Metals noted in gray were not found.
Metals noted in blue were found at the levels noted but are not normally considered toxic in consumer goods.
Metals noted in red are considered ...
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XRF test results for “The Step” (Made in USA) plastic exercise equipment device
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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Royal Doulton China graphic to share with your friends and family (as we head into the holiday season!)
This is an ad-free article.
Advertising and affiliate income help Lead Safe Mama, LLC cover the costs of the work we do here (independent consumer goods testing and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy). We have removed ads from most of our more widely-read articles (like ...
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Affiliate link for a good Lead-free toy (stocking stuffer?)
November 6, 2022 - Sunday
People are always asking me for recommendations for inexpensive toy animals and figurines. Everything I have ever tested from this brand has tested clean (in the past 10 years). And by clean I mean: Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Arsenic (non-detect means ...
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Johnson Brothers China graphic to share with your friends and family (as we head into the holiday season!)
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Advertising and affiliate income help Lead Safe Mama, LLC cover the costs of the work we do here (independent consumer goods testing and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy). We have removed ads from most of our more widely-read articles (like ...
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Test results for “marble-look” Smartcore Tile pictured
Full XRF Test Results for the Tile Sample Pictured
Metals shown in BLUE are considered non-toxic in this application
Metals shown in RED are generally considered toxic and may or may not have regulatory limits set (in this case there are no regulatory limits for total content of Lead, Cadmium and ...
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URGENT REQUEST: A reader alerted me to a volunteer position at the CDC on their Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee, can you send in a letter of recommendation for me today?
November 4, 2022 - Friday
Hello friends, fans, followers - all LeadSafeMama.com readers!
This week a Lead Safe Mama reader (one of you!) alerted me to the following volunteer committee position opening (see text and image below.) She suggested that I might make a good addition to the CDC's Lead ...
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France 2022 Journal Entry #1: We’re staying in a fortress town with 1,000 year old walls!
Friday - November 4, 2022
I am so thankful for all of the opportunities that come across my path through my advocacy work. I can't believe I am staying in a magical "castle" with 1,000 year old walls! I love being surrounded by this depth of history. Thank you to everyone who supports this advocacy ...
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Lead Safe Mama, LLC CPSC Violation Report (high levels of lead found in item intended for use by children) for 2022 Green Sprouts (iPlay) insulated stainless steel baby bottle / sippy cup.
If you are not yet familiar with this issue, here is a link to the original full article outlining all of the circumstances that precipitated this violation report. Continue reading below the image. But first... a note from "Becky" the owner of Green Sprouts (this is a screenshot from their ...
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