Midwest Gift Ganz (Made in China) Glass Christmas Ornament — 2021: Very low levels of Antimony, Cadmium & Mercury
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…
Fortessa Fortaluxe (Amanda) white porcelain dish from Pottery Barn: 25 ppm Lead (safe by all standards).
Reading #1) Center of Food Surface 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 25 +/- 4 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 7 +/- 2 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 968 +/- 53 ppm Copper (Cu): 90 +/- 11 ppm Zinc (Zn): 329 +/- 13 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 318 +/- 5 ppm Tin (Sn):…
I “splurged” and bought myself some sterling silver earrings (from Amazon) for my birthday. They tested positive for Mercury and Arsenic — yet NO SILVER AT ALL!
Here’s a screenshot of the full listing for these on Amazon (you can click it to see it “in the wild.” BUT DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! 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…
Is Pillivuyt brand china safe? Is Pillivuyt china Lead-free?
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Pillivuyt brand china piece (3 of 3) – plate with ridged edges (Modele Depose): 32 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Pillivuyt brand china piece (2 of 3) – casserole with solid handles: 21 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Pillivuyt brand china piece (1 of 3) – white dish with looped handles [Design Sismo]: 9 ppm Lead on the food surface (safe by all standards).
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Modern (post 2005?) Corelle dish with blue heart-shaped flowers, green leaves and vines: Positive for trace levels of Lead and Cadmium (safe by all standards)
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…
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Pottery barn made the “naughty list” AGAIN this year — and they will never get any of my business, ever! Why do they still sell Lead-contaminated products in 2021?
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…
Lead Safe Mama’s Healthy Home Consultations in California — Pricing and Details
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,…
Hallmark Cards “You Are What You Eat” turkey pin (plastic): tested positive for Cadmium and Mercury in the metal pin back.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Noritake Envoy Platinum Edged China, Made In Japan: 2,509 ppm Lead in the back mark / logo.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Handmade ceramic bowl with red, brown and gray glaze: Lead-free glaze + trace Lead in the substrate.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Ceramic water dispenser lid: 34 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Royal Doulton Cinnamon Pattern Lambeth Stoneware – Made in England: 65,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm & up is considered unsafe in modern children’s items.)
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…
Lead Safe Mama advocacy cards update (they’re free! & a good conversation starter!)
This is the back of the new batch of cards:
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13,617 members in the Lead Poisoning Prevention with Lead Safe Mama Facebook Group as of today!
Saturday, October 23 — 2021 There are now 13,671 members in our Lead Poisoning Prevention with Lead Safe Mama Group (as of this afternoon). Thank you all for being in the group! If you are not yet in the group, click the image above to send a join request! We also just passed 2,000,000 unique page…
Lead Safe Mama Healthy Home Consultations: Now in Oregon!
Are you a resident of Oregon? You may want to start by joining our Oregon Facebook group (it’s free)! To do that, click the image below. What is a Lead Safe Mama “Healthy Home Consultation”? First we want to clarify what it is not. A Lead Safe Mama healthy home consultation is not a “Hazard…
Pella brand door handle: over 30,000 ppm Lead!90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids. Are your door knobs leaded?
Posted on Instagram just now – to be updated with more info shortly Pella brand door handle; high-Lead brass, with nickel finish (c. 1997?) Note the worn finish on the inside handle (the handle on the interior side of the door that is touched often.) This tested positive for over 30,000 ppm Lead and this is evidence…
Is there Lead in your vintage synthetic carpet? How do you know if your carpet has Lead?!
Posted on Instagram just now — will update with more info ASAP! Carpet from 1997-2000 … approx. 800 ppm Lead. This is in a home built in 1997 (but the homeowners reported that it was not installed until some time after the home was built). A reading of 90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids….
Crystal encrusted Peacock shaped wine stopper: 129,000 ppm Lead + 359,200 ppm Cadmium + Antimony too.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal award winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific…