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Background
Tamara Rubin, an internationally-recognized expert on childhood Lead-poisoning and its prevention, has won numerous awards (including two from the federal government) for her pioneering work in ...
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#AskTamara: Interesting note, melting point of lead…
In response to an inquiry concerning the potential impact of high-temperatures (e.g. those that might be encountered over the lifetime of a typical frying pan) on leaded decorative coatings, brand markings, etc. found on the outside (or bottom) of some cookware, I asked the Internet two questions, ...
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#AskTamara: Where can I test for Lead using a LeadCheck Swab or other reactive agent home test?
Published: November 10, 2017
Q. (From Mama R, via Facebook):
"I'm going to purchase a lead test kit on the weekend. Where do I test? I live in an old building (triplex). I'm not sure how old. We have lived here for two years. The apartment was painted before we moved in. My husband said it's ...
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#SaferChoices — Casserole dishes: “How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish?” (Including FIVE Lead-free examples available today!)
#SaferChoices: Casserole Dishes
How do I choose a Lead-free casserole dish?
Published: October 14, 2017
Updated: February 27, 2024
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At the bottom of this article I have shared FIVE #SaferChoices for casserole dishes that are likely to be ...
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Here’s the story I’ve been waiting to tell.
The IRS wanted to charge me $547,830.30 in taxes and fines for expenses related to running the nonprofit I founded, for my work helping families with lead poisoned children. In the end they adjusted the amount due to $0. [In fact I am awaiting a tax-refund!]
In 2017 ...
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#AskTamara: Can I send you a box of my stuff to have it tested for Lead (so you can report the results on your site, too!)?
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 ...
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Blue “Cornflower” Design Corningware Baking pan: Lead-Free (but this does not apply to all years of production for this pattern!)
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 ...
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My friend Carissa wrote a book!
Carissa is my amazing friend – who has (nearly single-handedly) pulled me out of the funk I have been in over the past year (in the chaos following the surprise attack, decimation and near extinguishment of a huge chunk of my life's work - the nonprofit I founded.)
Carissa helped me set myself up ...
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Ask Tamara: Q. Can I test my dishes for lead with a home test kit for Lead? A. Sometimes, but not normally. (Click to read more.)
Our current preferred brand for home test kits (to test for Lead in paint) can be found on this link.
Additionally, here is a link to a new Lead-testing product that does work on some consumer goods (but not all).
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The exterior enamel on this Le Creuset kettle was positive for 9,163 ppm Cadmium. Cadmium is a known carcinogen.
The exterior of this Le Creuset red enameled tea kettle was positive for 9,163 ppm Cadmium when tested with an XRF instrument.
It is not possible to test the interior surface of most of these kettles with an XRF instrument without destroying the kettle, because the instrument does not fit ...
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#SaferChoices: Some Good Lead-Free Mixing Bowls Choices (I have clear glass and stainless steel in my home)
Published: December 30, 2016
Updated: November 23, 2023 - Thursday
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How to choose a safer mixing bowl
As many of Lead Safe Mama friends and readers know already ...
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Leaded Mugs: Yellow & Blue
Yellow Mug: 200 ppm lead
Blue Mug: non-detect for lead.
No mark or maker
At my friend Nancy's house. She loves "yard-sailing"!
#XRFTesting
This is one of several posts where I will share very little information and really focus on the photos and the XRF Test results. If you have an interest ...
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#AskTamara: What do you use to test for Lead? Can I do this myself at home? How much does it cost?
Originally written on December 19, 2016
Updated, December 11, 2019
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 ...
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Baking Lead-Free This Holiday Season! Top Tips: Clear Glass, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Natural Stone & Untreated Natural Wood
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EXCUSE MY DUST!
Some of my readers told me the links on this post (originally written on December 19, 2016) were not working - so I have started revamping it and choosing new items to feature. I will change this note with a note stating it has been updated as soon as that ...
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