Are your potato chips safe for kids to eat? Probably not (if you are looking at long-term health as a metric).
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,…
Halloween Candy Face-Off: Pick Your Poison! A comparison of toxicant profiles for several different but similar treats!
Published: October 21, 2024 Monday We shared these graphics on social media this past week. Check back here for more comparisons soon! Note: In most cases each of the treats shown is bad. It shouldn’t be asserted that one is “better” than the other because it has a different toxicant profile. Understanding the cumulative…
Here’s all of the 100% pro bono food and supplement laboratory testing we have completed since collaborating with SimpleLab in March 2024
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,…
How we chose many of our 8 pro-bono food and supplement tests for October 2024…
Sunday, October 20, 2024 Wow. Well! Today we did a bunch of shuffling things around to see what resources we could re-allocate/ move around to make sure we are able to: #1) get as many of the products on our outstanding campaigns tested at the lab as possible and #2) bring as many other campaigns…
SAFETY ALERT — LEAD PAINT HAZARD for Toddler Hair Clips Sold on Amazon
Published: October 17, 2024 SAFETY ALERT. LEAD PAINT HAZARD. Amazon Product Link: https://amzn.to/4f3u2gf — DO NOT PURCHASE THESE. IF YOU OWN THEM, STOP USING THEM IMMEDIATELY. This notice was published Thursday, October 17, 2024. SAFETY ALERT — This set of hair clips was purchased on Amazon and found by a Lead Safe Mama community…
Holy Kakow Organic Cacao Powder tests positive for very high level of Cadmium (Lead & Arsenic, too) — 2024 Lab Report
But Tamara, I thought you said this was a good brand?! Well, yes… and no… but not exactly. Below are two screenshots from my original article discussing making “Lead-Safe” hot chocolate. In the original article I explained that EVEN THOUGH chocolate is one of the most contaminated foods (as noted in the closing scene…
NatureMade Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA Softgels Multivitamin tests positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through…
Gimme Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks in Sea Salt Flavor (with Sunflower Oil) test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through the…
Amara Organic Smoothie Melts in Carrot Raspberry Flavor test positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through…
Needed Prenatal Multi Capsules test positive for Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through…
Emerald Cove Organic Toasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through…
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Morning O’s Test Positive for Unsafe Levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Quick Summary: We were a bit surprised by the lab test report results for this product. As with other similar oat-based, O-shaped, cereal products, we expected to find some level of Cadmium (a known carcinogen) — but the level of Lead we found was unexpected. Another member of the Lead Safe Mama community had a…
Yama Moto Yama Gold Premium Roasted Sushi Nori tests positive for unsafe levels of Lead, Cadmium, & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through…
October 2024 Amazon Prime Day Sale on Heavy Metal Laboratory Submission Kits for Foods & Beverages!
October 9, 2024 These laboratory submission kits are on sale (20% off!) for Amazon Prime Day today! Here’s three links to the on-sale kits below: https://amzn.to/4h1D0N0 — Food Test Kit for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic https://amzn.to/4dElpI2 — Beverage Test Kit for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, & Arsenic https://amzn.to/3ZXijvu — Ultimate Water Test Kit –…
2024 Shopping Guide: Lead Safe Mama’s Favorite Lead-Free Holiday Gifts for Pre-teens & Teens
Hi all! Because you (Lead Safe Mama community members) have asked us for Lead-Free holiday gift ideas, we have created articles with ideas for each age group. Note: We’re paying to promote these write-ups on Facebook so more people see them. – This is the “Teens & Pre-Teens” gift idea list. Since this is…
2024 Shopping Guide: Lead Safe Mama’s Favorite Lead-Free Holiday Gifts for Newly Independent Young Adults (college grads, newlyweds, & others)
Hi all! Because you (Lead Safe Mama community members) have asked us for Lead-Free holiday gift ideas, we have created lists with ideas for each age group. Note: We’re paying to promote this piece on Facebook so more people see it. Updated 11/22. – If prices are noted, they are as of 11/22/2024 and…
Kraft Mac & Cheese in Original Flavor tests positive for Cadmium (a known carcinogen) — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than a few of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back…
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Extra Thick Whole Grain Rolled Oats test positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back through…
Mounds Dark Chocolate & Coconut Candy Bars – Snack Size – test positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report – similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month – references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Milk Chocolate/Classic Flavor) test positive for an unsafe level of Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back…
Eden Organic Whole Grain Millet Tests Positive for Unsafe Level of Cadmium — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds of Detection for This Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” on some of the metals we are testing for (different than a few of the reports we have shared previously). If you look back…
Great Lakes Wellness Grass-Fed Bovine Collagen Peptides – Unflavored – tests positive for Lead & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report – similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month – references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for (different than some of the reports we have shared previously). If you look…
GoMacro Kids MacroBars (Organic) in Cinnamon Roll Flavor Test Positive for Unsafe Levels of Lead & Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for this Report This report — similar to some of the other reports we are publishing this month — references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we test for (different than some reports we have shared previously). If you look back through the history…
MASA Traditional Tortilla Chips by Ancient Crunch in Lime Flavor test positive for Arsenic — September 2024 Lab Report
Note Re: Low Thresholds Of Detection for This Report This report – similar to some of the other reports that we are publishing this month – references different “low thresholds of detection” for some of the metals we are testing for – different than many of reports we have shared previously. If you look…