A fund to help other parents protect their children from being poisoned and intervene when a child has already been 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…
2017 Spectr Design “Coffee before Talkie” ceramic mug: 59 ppm Lead (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…
2020 | Christmas | Christmas Decor | Christmas Decoration | Christmas Ornament | Christmas Ornaments | F.A.O. Schwarz Toy | Resin Collectible | Snow Globe
FAO Schwarz Merry Christmas musical train/ snow globe: 53 ppm Lead in the glass (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…
Saje Natural Wellness Liquid Sunshine Cheerful Diffuser Blend BOTTLE (not the contents): 21 ppm Lead (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…
Vintage Corning casserole with cherry design on the outside: 8,447 ppm Lead + 433 ppm Cadmium (90 ppm Lead 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…
World Kitchen Cherish Pattern white ceramic gravy boat with lid: 30 ppm Lead on the food surface (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…
Steel Wool Scrubby Thing (brand unknown): Non-Detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony
Link to this product on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3is9YYU 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…
World Kitchen Cherish Pattern white ceramic butter dish with lid: food surface is ND (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony.
When tested with an XRF instrument the World Kitchen Cherish Pattern White Ceramic Butter Dish with Lid (pictured here) had the following readings: Food Surface/ white glazed areas 60 – second test Bismuth (Bi): 156 +/ 14 ppm Iron (Fe): 3,713 +/- 217 ppm Vanadium (V): 111 +/- 51 ppm no other metals detected Logo…
2020 | Brass | Brass Drawer Pull | Brass Furniture Hardware | Brass Hardware | Brass Knob | Brass Knobs | Brass Pulls | Cabinet Hardware | Cabinet Knob | Drawer Pull | Drawer Pulls | Hobby Lobby
How much Lead can you buy for $3.99 at Hobby Lobby? Brass dangle cabinet knob / drawer pull: 35,800 ppm Lead. 90 is unsafe for kids.
Introduction to Tamara Rubin (for those new to this website!) Tamara Rubin lives in Portland, Oregon and is a child health advocate, author, documentary filmmaker, and mother of four sons. Her young men are now 24, 18, 15, and 12. She has won multiple national awards for her Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy work (including two from U.S….
XRF test results for an artificial Christmas tree (c. 1980) from Australia: 19,300 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…
Pandemic Opportunity! Own 25% interest in an organic farm in Napa and grow your own food!
Published: January 16, 2021 New idea! Looking for a partner to buy my portion of my family farm – if you know anyone who might bee interested. Text: 415-609-3182 if interested, or email: TamaraRubin@mac.com
I bought a set of three of these stainless baking sheets for my son’s college apartment. He loves them!
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…
Faux stone glaze ceramic kitchen tile c. 2000-2008
XRF Test results for the tile pictured. 60-second tests. Glazed faux-stone surface of tile Barium (Ba): 481 +/- 65 ppm Chromium (Cr): 1,911 +/- 290 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 27,600 +/- 900 ppm Platinum (Pt): 314 +/- 115 ppm Zinc (Zn): 19,500 +/- 600 ppm Copper (Cu): 583 +/- 70 ppm Iron (Fe): 3,816 +/- 323…
Click Flooring | Flooring | Flooring Sample | Green Building Supply | Wood | Wood Click Flooring | Wood Flooring
Green Building Supply wood flooring – Kahrs Oak Meno: non-detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic & Antimony.
This “Kars” “Oak Meno” flooring sample from Green Building Supply (pictured here, sent to me in December of 2019) had the following readings when tested with an XRF Instrument: Front surface of panel: Niobium (Nb): 1,438 +/- 33 ppm Bromine (Br): 28 +/- 3 ppm Palladium (Pd): 14 +/- 3 ppm Platinum (Pt): 147 +/-…
XRF test results for branch sample from pre-lit December Home Christmas tree bought at Meijer in Lima, Ohio (2017/2018)
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…
Back in Stock on Amazon! Clorox wipes (bleach free) for effectively cleaning up Lead dust (new packaging.) Direct product link in post.
THESE ARE GREAT FOR CLEANING UP LEAD DUST… These wipes (affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3oSW0Bw) are the best for cleaning up Lead dust (you really don’t need the fancy expensive products specifically labeled for cleaning up Lead dust!) and they are FINALLY…. BACK IN STOCK on Amazon – but with different packaging! You can only buy three…
2020 | Cabinet Hardware | Cabinet Knob | Drawer Pull | Drawer Pulls | Floral Pattern | Floral Pattern Cabinet Knob | Flowers | Hobby Lobby | Made In India | Yellow | Yellow Ceramic | Yellow Floral Pattern | Yellow Flower | Yellow Glaze | Yellow Paint
How much Lead can you buy for $3.99 at Hobby Lobby? Ceramic floral pattern cabinet knob / drawer pull: 3,606 ppm Lead, 82 ppm Cadmium.
When tested with an XRF instrument the ceramic drawer pull / cabinet knob pictured here (with a yellow floral vine pattern, purchased at Hobby Lobby) had the following readings: #1) Yellow and orange flower (main component) Lead (Pb): 1,265 +/- 53 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 82 +/- 8 ppm Barium (Ba): 690 +/- 45 ppm Chromium…
2020 | Cabinet Hardware | Cabinet Knob | Drawer Pull | Drawer Pulls | Hobby Lobby | Red Glass With Cadmium | Red Glaze | Red Paint | Red Rose | Rose | Rose Pattern | Roses
How much Lead can you buy for $6.99 at Hobby Lobby? Ceramic red rose cabinet knob / drawer pull: 1,387 ppm Lead, 11 ppm Cadmium.
Introduction to Tamara Rubin (for those new to this website!) Tamara Rubin lives in Portland, Oregon and is a child health advocate, author, documentary filmmaker, and mother of four sons. Her young men are now 24, 18, 15, and 12. She has won multiple national awards for her Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy work (including two from U.S….
New 10 Minutes With Tamara video: Lead hazards in MY home! WTH!
Video at my house. Filmed January 5, 2021 Our home was built in 1905. With the first big rain this winter we had a roof leak (a couple of months ago) that ended up leaving us needing to do a full roof replacement and gut the kitchen to clean up the mold. We…
2020 | 2021 | Cast Iron | Cast Iron Pans | Frying Pan | Frying Pans | Iron Pan | Made in U.S.A. | Made In USA | Made in USA Cookware | Pot | Pots & Pans | Pots and Pans | Skillet | SolidTeknics
US-ION 7.5 inch Iron Skillet by SolidTeknics: 99.54% Iron when tested with an XRF instrument. Click to read full details.
Published: January 15, 2021 Introduction to Tamara Rubin (for those new to this website!) Tamara Rubin lives in Portland, Oregon and is a child health advocate, author, documentary filmmaker, and mother of four sons. Her young men are now 24, 18, 15, and 12. She has won multiple national awards for her Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy work…
I broke my leg (well, broke my foot OFF my leg) in Maine… Read the saga here. (Now I need some help. Can you help me get home?)
January 14, 2021 — Thursday Last week seems like 1,000,000 years ago! Hey friends! As you may have heard (I have been sharing all of this on Facebook, but not yet here on my website!) the following chain of events happened: My husband flew home (CoViD-19 carefully) to Oregon, but wasn’t 100% confident he could…
Geometric small white ceramic bowl, no maker’s mark: 36 ppm Lead, safe by all standards.
60-second test – food surface Lead (Pb): 36 +/- 10 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 9 +/- 4 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 116 +/- 14 ppm Zinc (Zn): 6,619 +/- 179 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,418 +/- 149 ppm Titanium (Ti): 180 +/- 75 ppm This dish had no maker’s mark or other detail beyond what can be seen…
Small square white ceramic dish, no maker’s mark: Lead-free, Mercury Free, Arsenic-free, Cadmium-free.
60-second test – food surface Barium (Ba): 913 +/- 38 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 73 +/- 11 ppm Zinc (Zn): 2,553 +/- 93 ppm Iron (Fe): 660 +/- 127 ppm Vanadium (V): 4,079 +/- 317 ppm Titanium (Ti): 8,493 +/- 548 ppm This dish had no maker’s mark or other detail beyond what can be seen…
Square white ceramic bowl, no maker’s mark: 61 ppm Lead, safe by all standards.
60-second test – food surface Lead (Pb): 61 +/- 13 ppm Barium (Ba): 116 +/- 29 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 106 +/- 17 ppm Platinum (Pt): 221 +/- 79 ppm Zinc (Zn): 21,000 +/- 500 ppm Iron (Fe): 830 +/- 126 ppm Vanadium (V): 262 +/- 96 ppm Titanium (Ti): 441 +/- 139 ppm This dish…