October 22, 2022 - Saturday
What's a tin can made of these days anyway? (Part 2!)
Stand by for a summary comparing the test results of this can to the test results of the (Organic Pineapple) can posted last week. [Here's that article in case you missed it - link.]
Full ...
Read More about Which metals are found in a typical food can? XRF test results for the inside (& outside) of a metal can from Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs.
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2022 Holiday Home Pumpkin Design Dish – positive for three toxicants (Lead, Cadmium & Antimony) and marked “Approved For Food Contact”
Published: Saturday - October 22, 2022
XRF test results for the dish pictured are below.
Reading #1) On the pumpkin leaf image in the center of the food surface of the dish - green area
60-second reading
Lead (Pb): 923 +/- 42 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): non-detect
Tin (Sn): non-detect ...
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2022 Holiday Home Sunflower Design Spoon Rest – marked “For Decoration Only” and “Approved For Food Contact”. Which is it?
Published: Saturday - October 22, 2022
XRF test results for the dish pictured are below.
Reading #1) On the floral image in the center of the food surface of the dish - yellow area
60-second reading
Lead (Pb): 499 +/- 32 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): non-detect
Tin (Sn): 74 +/- 14 ppm
Mercury ...
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Floral design / rose print vintage porcelain dinner plate: 4,918 ppm Lead on the center of the food surface (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids.)
Published: Saturday - October 22, 2022
XRF test results for the porcelain dish pictured are below.
Reading #1) On the floral image in the center of the food surface of the dish
60-second reading
Lead (Pb): 4,918 +/- 100 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 9 +/- 4 ppm
Tin (Sn): 380 +/- 14 ppm
Mercury ...
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Tiny metal religious figurine: positive for Lead, Cadmium and Antimony.
Thursday - October 20, 2022
XRF test results for the figurine pictured are below. Little figurines like this are often positive for very high levels of heavy metals (often even much higher than the levels found in this particular figurine.) They are especially dangerous because they are small ...
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XRF test results for Well Before KN95 Mask for Petite Faces (Blue)
Wednesday - October 19, 2022
XRF test results for the children's KN95 synthetic fiber mask pictured.
No concerning metals were found in any component of this product.
Reading #1) Testing with the blue side of the fabric outward / mask folded in half once and then again so four layers together. 60 ...
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“Vigoro” red recycled rubber mulch from Home Depot: positive for trace levels of Arsenic & Lead.
Published: Wednesday - October 19, 2022
XRF test results for "Vigoro" recycled rubber mulch (in Red) -
purchased at Home Depot.
Given this is a recycled product, it is not unusual that different pieces from the sample test positive for different metals, and at varying levels. The ...
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XRF test results for porcelain child’s tea set purchased at a Cracker Barrel store in 2022.
Published: Wednesday - October 19, 2022
XRF test results for the porcelain tea set (from Cracker Barrel) pictured are below.
I was pleasantly surprised with the test results for this item! I have tested so many miniature tea sets that are outrageously high for Lead (here's a link to one example) — ...
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Grimace McDonaldLand Action Series “1977” collectible glass: positive for extremely unsafe levels of Lead & Cadmium when tested with an XRF instrument.
October 18, 2022 - Tuesday
XRF Test results for the 1977 McDonaldLand Action Series Grimace glass pictured
Reading #1) on the purple paint
60-second reading
Lead (Pb): 102,500 +/- 3,200 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 27 +/- 13 ppm
Tin (Sn): non-detect
Mercury (Hg): non-detect ...
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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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“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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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): ...
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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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