Independent test shows Nugget Comfort couch is negative for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & (most surprisingly) Antimony!
XRF testing of a Nugget Comfort couch In one of my recent cross-country trips I had the opportunity to test a Nugget Comfort couch using high-precision XRF technology (the gray Nugget couch pictured in the photo above). XRF technology (using instrumentation and software specifically designed to test consumer goods for the presence of metals down…
This is a summary with links to all our articles related to the 4th of July!
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…
This is a summary with links to all my articles with XRF test results for keys (house keys, car keys, work keys!)
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…
#GardenHoses | #Hoses | Garden Hose | Hoses | Made in U.S.A. | Made In USA | Summary Article by Theme 2020
Summary with links to all our articles with XRF test results for hoses
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…
This is a summary with links to all my articles with XRF toxicant testing of school supplies
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…
This is a summary with links to all articles with XRF toxicant testing of gardening-related items!
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…
This is a summary with links to all our articles on testing vintage toys! (Including FisherPrice, Legos, Hot Wheels & more!)
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…
This is a summary with links to all my pieces on testing Leaded crystal items (goblets, rainbow makers & more!)
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…
This is a summary with links to all my articles on testing items marked “Made in France” (vintage and new!)
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…
This is a summary with links to all articles related to costume jewelry (vintage and new!)
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…
Random Tamara Stories #2: The time I worked as a backstage masseuse for the Grateful Dead…
Published: April 25, 2020 – Saturday File this under “Random Tamara Stories”… written more for my kids than for anyone else! 😉 The photo above is from December of 1990 or thereabouts, when I got the gig of doing backstage massage for the Grateful Dead. How did this come about, you ask? Well… continue reading…
This is a summary with links to all of our articles related to citrus juicers (vintage and new!)
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…
#Crayons | #SchoolSupplies | 2020 | Crayon | Crayons | Made In China | Melissa & Doug | Melissa and Doug | School Supplies | XRF Testing | XRFTesting
Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (for ages 3+): Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Mercury & Antimony
Here’s my affiliate link to this product on Amazon. Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument, the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (pictured above) had the readings listed below (broken out by color of crayon). All tests on each color crayon were repeated multiple times, in order to confirm…
Disney | Disney Figurine | Disney Toy | Mickey Mouse | Mickey Mouse Figurine | Walt Disney | XRF Testing | XRFTesting
Walt Disney (Made in Japan) Mickey Mouse Figurine: 66,800 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.
Black of head – 60 second test Lead (Pb): 62,600 +/- 3,500 ppm Zinc (Zn): 76 +/ 51 ppm Iron (Fe): 9,572 +/- 834 ppm Chromium (Cr): 953 +/- 138 ppm Vanadium (V): 95 +/- 55 ppm Titanium (Ti): 471 +/- 103 ppm Cobalt (Co): 6,784 +/- 605 ppm Manganese (Mn): 1,688 +/- 567 ppm…
Vintage Hotel Desk Bell: 40,900 ppm Lead (toxic to kids at 90 ppm & up) + 717 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats).
Brass hotel desk bell – 60 second reading: Lead (Pb): 40,900 +/- 1,200 ppm Antimony (Sb): 717 +/- 144 ppm Tin (Sn): 28,000 +/- 600 ppm Zinc (Zn): 357,300 +/- 2,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 536,900 +/- 3,200 ppm Nickel (Ni): 4,046 +/- 362 ppm Iron (Fe): 10,300 +/- 600 ppm Chromium (Cr): 208 +/- 126…
#Easter | 2020 | Bunnies | Bunny | Easter | Easter Bunny | Easter Decoration | Easter Toy | Made In China | Stuffed Animal | Stuffed Toy | Toys With Antimony
2014 Stuffed Bunny Easter toy by Inter-American Products: 128 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats)
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…
I applied for the PPP loan, was approved & got nothing! One small business’ story; click for details!
Here’s Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s Payroll Protection Program SBA Loan application story… (the short version!) April 20, 2020 – Monday After being “in limbo” for the past several days, this morning my suspicions were confirmed by my bank (regarding the unfortunate – crazy – state of the mismanaged-and-now-tapped-out federal small business emergency relief program). Here’s…
This is a summary with links to all articles related to #420 (the holiday and the activity!)
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,…
#CoViD19 | EPA | EPA Lead Regulations | EPA RRP | Films | Films about Lead Exposure | Lead Safe Work Practices | MisLEAD | My Film | Zombie Apocalypse 2020
The preview screener of my film passed 21,000 views on YouTube this morning! Please keep sharing friends, TY!
21,000 views on YouTube! What an amazing thrill — the preview screener of my film passed 21,000 views on YouTube this morning! Please keep sharing, friends; thank you so much to everyone who has already shared with your friends! Each time the film is seen by a new family it makes an impact that has…
#ZombieApocalypse Day 48: I’m taking the day off & not asking my boys for anything all day! A poem, of sorts.
I’m taking a day off… (no really!) This morning when I woke up (around 9:00 – it’s Saturday if I am not mistaken!) I decided not to ask anyone in the family for anything all day. I decided to take the day off… off of trying to manage my home and my family. This is…
This is a summary with links to all my articles about enamelware mugs (vintage & new) with Lead test results
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…
This post includes links to all my BABY SHOE posts: Vintage & New. Fabric & Leather.
Introduction For each post I write, there are category keyword tabs at the top of the post. Each of those words is a link to the category, and you can get to that category overview (to see all of the posts in that category) anytime, by clicking on any of those words. I am working…
Large chicken feed scoop: 729 ppm Lead. Metal farm equipment is often Lead-contaminated.
Big chicken feed scoop 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 729 +/- 122 ppm Barium (Ba): 919 +/- 549 ppm Chromium (Cr): 400 +/- 49 ppm Tin (Sn): 369 +/- 88 ppm Zinc (Zn): 6,793 +/- 384 ppm Copper (Cu): 13,000 +/- 600 ppm Nickel (Ni): 337 +/- 78 ppm Iron (Fe): 3,906 +/- 316 ppm Bismuth…
#LeadFree | Corelle | Corelle by Corning | Corelle Dishes | Corelle Winter Frost White | Glass | Glass Dishes | Made in U.S.A. | Made In USA | Made in USA china | Modern Corelle | New Corelle | White Corelle | White Corelle Bowl | White Glass | White Glass dishes | XRF Testing | XRFTesting
Modern (2019/2020) plain white Corelle plate with new logo: Negative for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic & Mercury.
Shown above next to an iHop diner mug for size. Modern (2019/2020) Corelle salad plate with new back mark Food surface: Iron (Fe): 363 +/- 242 ppm Titanium (Ti): 99 +/- 60 ppm Logo area (with dots): Zinc (Zn): 92 +/- 41 ppm Iron (Fe): 617 +/- 287 ppm Chromium (Cr): 196 +/- 102 ppm Vanadium…