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). ...
Read More about North Carolina Peeps: Save the Date! Free consumer goods testing (with Tamara Rubin), October 29, 2022 — Saturday
Recent & Important Articles:
A mid-October request
October 16, 2022 - Sunday
As you may know, Lead Safe Mama, LLC follows a unique community collaborative business model: our readership directs what we test and report on and they also help to cover the cost of the testing. A significant (yet free) way for you to help cover the cost of this testing ...
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What the F*** is wrong with you, Disney??? Disney carafe (for water? lemonade?) painted with *incredibly toxic high-Lead paint*(!)
October 16, 2022 - Sunday
When tested with an XRF instrument, the paint on the outside of this Disney characters-themed carafe tested positive for Lead at more than 75,000 parts per million. For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe / toxic / illegal in the paint, glaze, or coating ...
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Vintage (1960s?) plastic cuff bracelet tests positive for high levels of Lead, using XRF technology
October 16, 2022 — Sunday
This cuff bracelet tested positive for a high level of Lead. It is possible this is a vintage piece from the 1960s or from the '80s — since plastic jewelry was very popular in each of those eras (if it was pre-1960, I would expect the plastic to have a rather different ...
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“Lead Free” FAO Schwarz Ceramic Tea Party Traditional English Set tests positive for Lead & Cadmium (article with details).
Lead-free claims on the box
"Lead free"claims on their website
("Lead free" is mentioned THREE times!).
Safety warning that came in the package
October 16, 2022 - Sunday
XRF test results for the pink polka dot FAO Schwarz tea set pictured are below
Well. I had truly ...
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Little Tikes brand vintage plastic toy phone positive for extremely high levels of Cadmium (a known carcinogen)
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 ...
Read More about Little Tikes brand vintage plastic toy phone positive for extremely high levels of Cadmium (a known carcinogen)
Vintage plastic toy thermometer positive for both Arsenic and high levels of Lead. *This toy is not safe for children to play with*
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 ...
Read More about Vintage plastic toy thermometer positive for both Arsenic and high levels of Lead. *This toy is not safe for children to play with*
Pottery Barn Great White bowl “Made in China” positive for trace Lead, Cadmium, & Antimony (safe by all standards).
October 15, 2022 - Saturday
XRF test results for the bowl pictured are below
While this particular Pottery Barn dish is "safe by all standards" (both U.S. and international standards, with regards to any exposure to heavy metals), I generally do not like/trust this brand - and my ...
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Vintage (1980s?) silver colored cabinet knob (very heavy): 5,399 ppm Lead & 118 ppm Antimony.
October 15, 2022 - Saturday
Full XRF test results for the cabinet knob pictured
60-second reading
Readings repeated multiple times to confirm the results
Lead (Pb): 5,399 +/- 381 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): non-detect
Tin (Sn): 1,663 +/- 113 ppm
Mercury (Hg): non-detect
Selenium (Se): ...
Read More about Vintage (1980s?) silver colored cabinet knob (very heavy): 5,399 ppm Lead & 118 ppm Antimony.
XRF test results for Down to Earth green flower design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market).
October 14, 2022 - Friday
Full XRF test results for the glass pictured are below
The glassware in this set [three examples of different colors from this brand have been posted on the website] is safe by all current / modern standards, as far as the presence of metallic toxicants are concerned. ...
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XRF test results for Down to Earth orange poppy design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market).
October 14, 2022 - Friday
Full XRF test results for the glass pictured are below
The glassware in this set [three examples of different colors from this brand have been posted on the website] is safe by all current / modern standards, as far as the presence of metallic toxicants are concerned. ...
Read More about XRF test results for Down to Earth orange poppy design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market).
XRF test results for Down to Earth purple iris design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market)
October 14, 2022 - Friday
Full XRF test results for the glass pictured are below
The glassware in this set [three examples of different colors from this brand have been posted on the website] is safe by all current / modern standards, as far as the presence of metallic toxicants are concerned. ...
Read More about XRF test results for Down to Earth purple iris design juice glass (purchased at New Seasons Market)
Lead Safe Mama Travel Schedule – Through February 2023
Updated: November 4, 2022 - Friday
The upcoming Lead Safe Mama travel schedule is below. If you are interested in hiring me along the way, please text or email: 415-609-3182 or TamaraRubin@mac.com. Available in Europe for volunteer community collaborative Lead poisoning prevention advocacy work ...
Read More about Lead Safe Mama Travel Schedule – Through February 2023
Antique juice glass (red & white swirl design), positive for concerning levels of Lead, Mercury and Antimony when tested with an XRF instrument.
October 14, 2022 - Friday
Full XRF test results for the glass pictured
Reading taken on the side of the glass in an area with all colors of glass
60-second reading
Readings repeated multiple times to confirm the results
Lead (Pb): 34,800 +/- 900 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): non-detect
Tin ...
Read More about Antique juice glass (red & white swirl design), positive for concerning levels of Lead, Mercury and Antimony when tested with an XRF instrument.
