Vintage Orange Hazel Atlas Milk Glass Mug: 24,100 ppm Lead + 1,546 ppm Cadmium + 39 ppm Mercury. Cadmium causes cancer. Lead is toxic at 90 ppm & up.
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…
Vintage Yellow Corelle Milk Glass Mug: 154,100 ppm Lead + 14,200 ppm Cadmium + 9,582 ppm Arsenic. Cadmium causes cancer. Lead is toxic at 90 ppm & up.
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to (or have possibly “stumbled upon”) my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research: Tamara Rubin is an internationally recognized, Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Red Plastic (2020) Aldi Christmas Ornament Ball: Positive for Lead + Cadmium + Arsenic (51,700 ppm!!!) + 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 sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama, LLC — a…
Val Dol Sol (Made In Portugal) orange glazed ceramic mug: 19,000 ppm Lead. Please do not use ceramics from Portugal for food use in the absence of independent testing.
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to (or have possibly “stumbled upon”) my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research: Tamara Rubin is an internationally recognized, Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Vintage green glass goblet (with W mark in oval): 371 ppm Lead + 14 ppm Antimony (an exception to the loose “rule” that press lines often mean Lead-free)
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,…
Vintage Inox Stainless Steel (304) fork with floral pattern: non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic.
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to (or have possibly “stumbled upon”) my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research: Tamara Rubin is an internationally recognized, Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Ceramic teapot lid, no mark or maker noted (vintage): 39 ppm Lead in the glaze (safe by all standards.)
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to (or have possibly “stumbled upon”) my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research: Tamara Rubin is an internationally recognized, Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Villeroy & Boch, Luxembourg, GEO (pattern?) white ceramic saucer: 15 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to (or have possibly “stumbled upon”) my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research: Tamara Rubin is an internationally recognized, Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Today’s Amazon deal! A set of TEN Lead-free mixing & prep bowls for just $22.49!
December 6, 2021 – Monday Click the image on this post to get to the Amazon listing for these bowls. They are on sale right now. Amazon links on LeadSafeMama.com are Affilate links and if you purchase something after clicking on one of our links Lead Safe Mama, LLC may receive a small percentage of…
Vintage Shiny Brite (Made in USA or possibly West Germany!) Christmas ornament — blue with white stars: 175,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm & 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). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method…
Vintage violin tuner / pitch pipe – Made in Czechoslovakia: 4,201 ppm Lead + 1,316 ppm Cadmium on the end where you put your mouth.
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to my work (or have possibly “stumbled upon” my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research): Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Every grandmother’s cheese slicer (apparently! #AmIRight?): 4,159 ppm Lead… Was this on your holiday table?
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,…
My Boys Standing in “that spot in the kitchen” over the years. I am going to find all the years of this photo and share them here!
This post is more for my kids than for anyone else! 😉 December 2021! (missing A.J., with my husband standing in!) February 14, 2020 (Not in the kitchen! – Portland Art Museum Colescott Gala performance) December 26, 2019 (Also not in the kitchen – AJ had just performed in the PYP Christmas Concert) January 2018…
Preliminary XRF test results for a second sample of Black Oxygen Organics (BOO) Fulvic Acid: Lot #210614, expires 05/2024.
Saturday – December 04, 2021 This post is a second data set for the original post I did about the BOO product. Please click through to this link to read the full details about the test results shared here on the Lead Safe Mama website – including for this sample – and the potential implications. One full set…
Vintage composite “wood look” American Tempo Stainless (Made in Japan) cutlery: As high as as 13,700 ppm Lead in the “wood” of the handle
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…
Zinc + Copper based decorative measuring spoons. They LOOK toxic but they are not!
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to my work (or have possibly “stumbled upon” my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research): Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Mikasa Trellis Bone China Serving Bowl: 1,508 ppm Lead in the logo on the back + 187 ppm Lead on the food surface of the dish
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…
Moogco Sterling Silver Protective Nursing Cups: very pure Silver (938,000 ppm Silver!) Did you know that historically these were made of LEAD?!
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 by…
Vintage Satin-Sheen Pyramid Brand Decorative Glass Christmas Ornaments (bell shaped with iridescent glass): 16 ppm Lead + 25 ppm Cadmium. Safe levels by all standards.
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to my work (or have possibly “stumbled upon” my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research): Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
Flying Lady #3 – vintage pink Flying Lady golf balls by Spalding: 17 ppm Lead (safe by all standards).
Here’s the general introduction I provide on a lot of my posts, for those who may be new to my work (or have possibly “stumbled upon” my work – while just casually browsing, or conducting more serious research): Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead-poisoning prevention. She is also a mother…
My child’s Lead test came back as “< 2 ," what does that mean? Is my child poisoned?
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…
Please stop using vintage Pyrex glassware for cooking & serving food — it’s often coated with high-Lead paint & can test positive for Cadmium, Arsenic
Please watch this 10 minute video first: Here’s a short (2 min 55 seconds) follow-up video, too: 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…
A letter to Facebook discussing the impact of Facebook changes (health-related-content-censorship) implemented with the pandemic.
Wednesday – December 1, 2021 This post is for “R” at Facebook – who is going to try to help me get to the bottom of this issue (I wanted him to have all of the considerations in one place – with links, and graphics, and everything!) I have also removed all advertising from this post…
November 2021: Best month in 2021 here at LeadSafeMama.com, thank you! (Plus… the top 12 articles of November 2021!)
#6thBestMonthEver So many exciting things to share about November 2021! Closing out with 282,560 unique page views, November 2021 was the 6th best month ever here on the Lead Safe Mama website! With an average daily page views of 9,419 – we’re almost half-way to our sustainability goal of 20,000 page views per day! This…