Smolder titanium pipe screen for glass smoking pipes: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
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…
Horns Bee metal tobacco grinder with screen: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
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…
Horns Bee green blown glass pipe with white stripes: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free
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…
Farberware Orchard China: 11,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is considered unsafe for kids.
When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: Test on white center of food surface of dish: Lead (Pb): 90 +/- 17 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 101 +/- 18 ppm Zinc (Zn):8,602 +/- 288 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,171 +/- 230 ppm Vanadium (V): 102 +/- 35 ppm Titanium (Ti): 509 +/- 71…
This 1976 Bunnykins baby plate contains 77,900 ppm Lead. This would be highly illegal if made for use by kids today.
Test results published on July 13, 2020 Updated: September 2022 Test result set #1) On the center of the plate’s food surface (decorative design): Lead (Pb): 77,900 +/- 3,600 ppm Barium (Ba): 306 +/- 98 ppm Chromium (Cr): 1,977 +/- 202 ppm Antimony (Sb): 72 +/- 36 ppm Silver (Ag): 30 +/- 12 ppm Tin (Sn):…
1976 Bunnykins bowl: 59,000 ppm Lead (anything above 90 ppm Lead is illegal in items made today for children’s use)
Test Results Published on July 13, 2020 Updated: September 2022 When tested with an XRF instrument, the 1976 Bunnykins bowl pictured here had the following readings: On the center of the bowl’s food surface (decorative design): Lead (Pb): 59,000 +/- 2,400 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 36 +/- 14 ppm Chromium (Cr): 475 +/- 126 ppm Tin…
This 1976 Bunnykins baby cup tested positive for 40,200 ppm Lead on food surface. This would be illegal if made for use by kids today.
When tested with an XRF instrument, the 1976 Bunnykins baby cup pictured here had the following readings: On the decorative design of the cup: Lead (Pb): 46,200 +/- 1,800 ppm Barium (Ba): 179 +/- 74 ppm Chromium (Cr): 410 +/- 116 ppm Antimony (Sb): 61 +/- 28 ppm Tin (Sn): 137 +/- 28 ppm Zinc…
Are your sewing tools Leaded? Optima fabric measuring guide with yellow & black markings: 3010 ppm Lead
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 testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)…
2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 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 method…
Gray blue glazed ceramic Ikea plate (501.525.43) #12011, Made in China: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Antimony-free.
When tested with an XRF Instrument the Ikea dish pictured here had the following readings (in “Consumer Goods” mode): Food surface of the plate: Barium (Ba): 277 +/- 41 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 14,100 +/- 400 ppm Tin (Sn): 31 +/- 13 ppm Platinum (Pt): 308 +/- 90 ppm Zinc (Zn): 20,200 +/- 500 ppm Copper…
Black enameled crepe pan with wooden handle – #28, Made in France: Lead-free & Cadmium-free on the food surface.
I don’t know the brand of this piece. As soon as I hear back from the owner on this I will update the post. It appears (from the back mark writing and numbering system – as well as the “Made in France” mark) that it may be a Le Creuset piece, however I found similar…
Marble (natural stone) trivet: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free, Antimony-free.
When tested with an XRF Instrument the natural stone gray and white marble trivet pictured here had the following readings: Iron (Fe): 501 +/- 138 ppm No other metals detected. Multiple tests were done for a minimum of two-minutes (120 seconds) each to confirm the accuracy of the readings. As always, thank you for reading…
Bassoon wire – sample #8: MMimports.com 1/4 lb 22 gauge brass wire: 113 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description: 22 Gauge Brass Wire – 4 oz (1/4 lb) SKU: brasswireba.25lb22ga Purchased at: https://www.mmimports.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 113 +/- 56 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 211 +/- 97 ppm Tin (Sn): 120 +/- 50 ppm Zinc (Zn): 306,800 +/- 1,500 ppm…
Bassoon wire – sample #4: G-05 Forrests Music Brass Wire 21 gauge wire: 127 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description: G-05 21 – Bsn Reed Wire, 21 ga Brass, 60ft Purchased at: https://www.forrestsmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 127 +/- 61 ppm Zinc (Zn): 299,900 +/- 1,500 ppm Copper (Cu): 699,000 +/- 1,900 ppm Nickel (Ni): 311 +/- 127 ppm Iron…
Bassoon wire – sample #7: PBW22 Miller Pro 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description PBW22 Miller PRO Brass Wire, 22 Gauge, 1 LB spool Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 374,000 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 625,200 +/- 2,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types of…
Bassoon wire – sample #6: Charles Music BFW150 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description: BFW150 22 Gauge Wire for Bassoon Reeds, One Ounce Purchased at: https://charlesmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 219 +/- 101 ppm Tin (Sn): 108 +/- 52 ppm Zinc (Zn): 308,500 +/- 1,500 ppm Copper (Cu): 690,300 +/- 1,900 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No…
Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description: 2XW22 2XREED Soft Brass Wire 22 Gauge 100ft Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 279 +/- 64 ppm Zinc (Zn): 237,800 +/- 15,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 416,000 +/- 25,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds)…
Bassoon wire – sample #1: Hodge Products Zebra Wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description: W22Z-15 Bassoon Wire 22 gauge (15 yds) for bassoon – Zebra Wire Purchased at: https://hodgeproductsinc.com When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 343,000 +/- 32,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 602,200 +/- 53,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types…
Bassoon wire – sample #2: Rieger Reed Wire Brass RBRW7 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description RBRW7 Rieger Reed Wire, Brass – .7mm approx. 22 Gauge, 200 Grams Purchased at http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,700 +/- 25,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 562,500 +/- 45,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different…
Bassoon wire – sample #3: G-05 35 Ft Forrests Music Brass Wire 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).
Wire Product Description: G-05 35 Ft 22 Gauge Brass Wire purchased at Forrests Music https://www.forrestsmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,500 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 688,100 +/- 2,300 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,903 +/- 252 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test…
These are the dishes Jennifer Lawrence chose for her china on her Amazon wedding registry: Lead-free!
The XRF readings for the Fortessa Vitraluxe dishes pictured here (item number 0417) are below. These are the dishes that Jennifer Lawrence chose for her Amazon wedding registry listing. I wrote a post about her wedding registry here – link. Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for these dishes: https://amzn.to/3fmTvmi Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent…
Vintage Starburst pattern dishes: 83,000 ppm Lead. All Franciscan pieces are high Lead and I do not consider them food-safe!
Each of the images below is a link to test results for the Franciscan image pictured: Posted: July 10, 2020 Summary: When tested with an XRF instrument, the dish pictured here had the readings listed below. ALL FRANCISCAN POTTERIES pieces I have EVER TESTED have had a similarly high level of Lead. They also…
Sakura Afternoon Tea At Home with Mary Engelbreit dish: 18,600 ppm Lead on the food surface (decorative edge.)
When tested with an XRF instrument the cup pictured here had the following readings: On the white of the food surface of the dish: Zirconium (Zr): 18,100 +/- 500 ppm Tin (Sn): 36 +/- 17 ppm Platinum (Pt): 234 +/- 98 ppm Zinc (Zn): 17,600 +/- 500 ppm Copper (Cu): 433 +/- 57 ppm Iron…
Sakura Afternoon Tea cup from the At Home with Mary Engelbreit collection: 11,900 ppm Lead in decorative elements.
When tested with an XRF instrument the cup pictured here had the following readings: On the white of the food surface of the cup: Zirconium (Zr): 14,500 +/- 500 ppm Zinc (Zn): 11,300 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu): 451 +/- 69 ppm Iron (Fe): 650 +/- 203 ppm Titanium (Ti): 177 +/- 57 ppm On…