Vintage cream colored Tupperware pill box: Lead-free (may have BPA if pre-2010).
XRF test results for vintage Tupperware pill box pictured here. Zinc (Zn): 42 +/- 26 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,116 +/- 143 ppm Titanium (Ti): 16,600 +/- 400 ppm As always, thank you for reading and for sharing my posts. Please let me know if you have any questions. Tamara Rubin #LeadSafeMama
2019 | Stainless | Stainless Bottle | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Water Bottle | Stainless Water Bottle | Water Bottle | Water Bottles
My Green Canteen “Because our children deserve a pristine planet”: 20,900 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) & 3,481 Arsenic
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…
Maybe avoid Shutterfly mugs for Father’s Day? c. 2016 Mug: 19,000 ppm Lead, 2,025 ppm Arsenic, 805 ppm Cadmium.
XRF test results for c. 2016 Shutterfly Mug Summary: While the interior of these mugs appears to be Lead-free, the exterior has three known toxic heavy metals and your lips do touch the exterior (when the mug is used as intended.) Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also…
Lead Safe Mama bought a (new-to-us) car! Interested in why we chose this for the Lead-Safe-Mama-mobile? Read on…
We have been mostly car-free by choice since 2002 First off – for those who are new to my page (or new to my personal story), we moved to Portland, Oregon in June of 2002. At the time we realized that once we sold the house we were living in (in Northern California) we could…
Dollar Tree Store (Canada) Royal Norfolk gray, cream & brown ceramic bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…
Dollar Tree Store (Canada) Royal Norfolk gray, cream & brown ceramic dish: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…
Friends of Lead Safe Mama, a series: Check out Chakralot.com (& buy yourself some vegan chocolates!)
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Well…. time flies! I think it was a couple of months ago now that I came up with the idea of featuring my friends’ creative small businesses on my blog – so that my readers could choose to support them (if they were so inclined) during this unpredictable time. I decided…
ABC Trading animatronic pink polka dot toy dog: 69 ppm Lead + 337 ppm Antimony.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by…
Furnished house in Portland, Oregon (close-in, desirable Sellwood neighborhood) available for rent short-term August/September 2020 (my house!)
House is in the middle of being painted! Picture from July 2020 We’re working on coordinating a Lead Safe Mama U.S. cross-country driving tour (socially distanced (as appropriate) speaking engagements, small community events, one-on-one consultations – all with PPE as necessary) for August and September 2020. To facilitate this tour (and help cover the costs)…
Brick Oven Stoneware: Tung Guan China: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Cadmium-free! (Good choice!)
White center of dish: Barium (Ba): 14,000 +/- 800 ppm Zinc (Zn): 17,200 +/- 700 ppm Iron (Fe): 655 +/- 172 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 93 +/- 44 ppm Blue edge of dish: Barium (Ba): 9,478 +/- 668 ppm Tin (Sn): 265 +/- 71 ppm Zinc (Zn): 13,800 +/- 600 ppm Iron (Fe): 898 +/- 184…
2020 | Blue Haven | Made In Japan | Made in Japan China | Made in Japan Noritake | Noritake | Noritake Blue Haven | Noritake Progression
Noritake Progression China, Blue Haven pattern: 15,600 ppm Lead + 1,907 ppm Arsenic on food surface of dish.
White center of dish: Lead (Pb): 59 +/- 32 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,949 +/- 594 ppm Gold (Au): 140 +/- 91 ppm Zinc (Zn): 4,477 +/- 234 ppm Iron (Fe): 416 +/- 145 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 94 +/- 37 ppm Blue decoration on edge of dish: Lead (Pb): 15,600 +/- 800 ppm Arsenic (As): 1,907…
Stoneware by Montgomery Ward – Fiesta – Japan: 76,700 ppm Lead + 12,400 ppm Cadmium + 5,892 ppm Arsenic.
#1) Black backmark on dish: Lead (Pb): 12,300 +/- 600 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 91 +/- 52 ppm Arsenic (As): 1,605 +/- 279 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,765 +/- 499 ppm Chromium (Cr): 2,123 +/- 96 ppm Tin (Sn): 783 +/- 91 ppm Zinc (Zn): 15,600 +/- 700 ppm Nickel (Ni): 159 +/- 55 ppm Iron (Fe):…
Oneida “The Select Collection” Blue Lattice “Fine Porcelain” dish: 25,700 ppm Lead + 2,668 ppm Arsenic on food surface.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…
Brass swan figurine, made in Korea: 23,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids) + 388 ppm Antimony.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety, and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses high-precision XRF testing (a scientific method used by the…
Target Made By Design White Glass Salad Plates: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free, Mercury-free 😉
XRF test results for this Target Made By Design white Glass Salad Plate Set Barium (Ba): 7,692 +/- 409 ppm Vanadium (V): 3,360 +/- 267 ppm Titanium (Ti): 6,414 +/- 485 ppm No other metals detected in consumer goods mode. These are similar to the Corelle glass plates but they feel a tiny bit thicker/heavier…
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1981 Colorforms Mickey & Minnie Mouse Doctor and Nurse pre-school playset: As high as 2,300 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe)
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…
1980s Toys | 1981 | 1981 Colorforms | 2020 | Colorforms | Vintage Plastic | Vintage Plastic Toy | Vintage Red Plastic | Vintage Red Vinyl | Vintage Toys | Vintage Vinyl | Vintage White Plastic | Vintage Yellow Plastic | Vinyl Toys
1981 Colorforms Tummy Ache the Junk Food Game, hamburger piece: 11 ppm Lead (safe by all current standards… but…)
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…
Torie & Howard Organic Hard Candy tin: Lead-Free! Cadmium-Free, Antimony-Free, Arsenic-Free too!
#1) External reading of tin (pink and white) Chromium (Cr): 273 +/- 85 ppm Tin (Sn): 3,908 +/- 131 ppm Zinc (Zn): 375 +/- 123 ppm Iron (Fe): 920,900 +/- 1,700 ppm Titanium (Ti): 65,200 +/- 900 ppm Cobalt (Co): 5,986 +/- 1,365 ppm Manganese (Mn): 1,793 +/- 477 ppm #2) Internal reading of tin…
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Square Coupe Target Threshold white porcelain appetizer plate: 47 ppm Lead on food surface (safe by all standards)
Square Coupe Target Threshold White Glazed Porcelain Appetizer Plate The full XRF test results of the Target Threshold white glazed porcelain appetizer plate pictured are below (so please scroll down). Here are links to some additional reading that may be of interest, based on your interest in the test results of this item: Click here…
The Pioneer Woman “Willow” pattern ceramic coaster: 1,050 ppm Lead (90+ is unsafe for kids) & 521 ppm Cadmium
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…
Sony Dynamic Microphone (F-V610): 4041 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe in items intended for use by kids.
Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety and she is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific method used by the Consumer…
LTGEM Microphone Case: 852 ppm Lead + 52 ppm Cadmium + 83 ppm Antimony.
Reading #1) Black exterior Multiple tests done on either side of the black exterior of this case resulted in a range of test results. Below is one set of the results (the set with the highest Lead reading). The other reading sets all were positive for Lead – most were in the 300 to 400…
Stainless Steel Shot Glass (Amazon Purchase): 14,000 ppm Nickel (relatively low level).
Copper (Cu): 6.939 +/- 761 ppm Nickel (Ni): 14,000 +/- 1,200 ppm Iron (Fe): 758,500 +/- 3,700 ppm Chromium (Cr): 114,900 +/- 1,500 ppm Vanadium (V): 922 +/- 276 ppm Manganese (Mn): 103,500 +/- 2,800 ppm Affiliate affiliate link for these cups: https://amzn.to/3743Pwj Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on…
2020 | Floral Pattern | Floral Pattern China | Made In Japan | Mikasa | Mikasa China | Mikasa Continental | Mikasa Continental Silk Flowers | Mikasa Silk Flowers | Pink Flowers | Silk Flowers
Mikasa Continental Silk Flowers, Japan: 57,800 ppm Lead + 1,394 Arsenic. 90 ppm Pb & up is unsafe for kids.
On the pink floral area: Lead (Pb): 57,800 +/- 4,100 ppm Arsenic (As): 1,391 +/- 628 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,987 +/- 705 ppm Tin (Sn): 3,224 +/- 287 ppm Zinc (Zn): 893 +/- 130 ppm Iron (Fe): 785 +/- 233 ppm Chlorine (Cl): 3,358 +/- 1,360 On the white center of the plate: Lead (Pb):…