Lead Database

Things from Canada — David’s Tea Lavender Ceramic Mug: 453 ppm Lead (interior) + 86 ppm Cadmium (exterior)
XRF readings: Lead: 453 ppm · Cadmium: 86 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated: below most adult thresholds This Things from Canada: David’s Tea Lavender Ceramic Mug: 453 ppm Lead (interior) + 86 ppm Cadmium (exterior) reads 453 ppm lead, above the 90 ppm CPSC limit for children's products. Whether the lead can actually reach food depends on whether it's locked into fired glaze (typically not bioavailable) or sitting on surface paint (typically is). What this XRF reading actually means → XRF measures lead presence on the surface. It... Read more...
Vintage Tin, McCormick’s Bee Brand Absolutely Pure Cream Tartar: 10,300 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 10,300 ppm · Cadmium: not measured · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Very high, avoid food contact 10,300 ppm lead detected. at this concentration leaching into acidic foods (tomato, citrus, vinegar) becomes a realistic concern even in well-fired ware. FluoroSpec will confirm whether lead is surface-reactive. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person. Think of tacks: a box of them in a drawer is fine,... Read more...
Souvenir mug Airport Purchase from Riyadh Saudi Arabia (of all places!): 21,300 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 21,300 ppm · Cadmium: not measured · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Very high, avoid food contact 21,300 ppm lead detected. at this concentration leaching into acidic foods (tomato, citrus, vinegar) becomes a realistic concern even in well-fired ware. Children should not handle this item. FluoroSpec will confirm whether lead is surface-reactive. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person. Think of tacks: a box of... Read more...
Don’t let kids play with vintage Avon pieces. This 1973 Elephant Perfume Pin contains 31,300 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) and 492 Arsenic: 31,300 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 31,300 ppm · Cadmium: not measured · Arsenic: 100 ppm Verdict: Very high, avoid food contact 31,300 ppm lead detected. at this concentration leaching into acidic foods (tomato, citrus, vinegar) becomes a realistic concern even in well-fired ware. Children should not handle this item. FluoroSpec will confirm whether lead is surface-reactive. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person. Think of tacks: a box of... Read more...
Caveman Cups Heavy Duty “Extreme Use” Stainless Steel Pint Cups: #Safe! Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic
XRF readings: Lead: 1159 ppm · Cadmium: 0 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Elevated: likely lower risk in fired ceramic, test to confirm This Caveman Cups Heavy Duty “Extreme Use” Stainless Steel Pint Cups: #Safe! Non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic tested at 1159 ppm lead, significantly elevated. The bioavailability question (can this lead reach a person?) depends on whether the lead is locked into a fired matrix or sitting on a painted surface. What this XRF reading actually means → XRF measures lead presence on the surface.... Read more...
Traverse Mollusk ceramic tile from tilebar: 40 +/: 15 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 15 ppm · Cadmium: not measured · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Low, probably not a concern 15 ppm lead detected, below the 90 ppm children's safety threshold. At this level, most toxicologists would not flag this as actionable for typical adult use. FluoroSpec test: if it doesn't glow, the lead is not in reactive surface form. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person. Think... Read more...
Pioneer Woman Blossom Jubilee/ Gold Dipping Bowl: As high as 951 ppm Lead: 951 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 951 ppm · Cadmium: 52 ppm · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Low-elevated, below most adult thresholds 951 ppm lead, above the 90 ppm CPSC children's item threshold but below levels that cause obvious alarm for adult use. FluoroSpec gives the definitive surface answer: glow = reactive lead present, no glow = not in accessible form. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person. Think of... Read more...
Pioneer Woman Floral Bursts/ Red Dipping Bowl: As high as 744 ppm Lead
XRF readings: Lead: 744 ppm · Cadmium: 41 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated: below most adult thresholds This Pioneer Woman Floral Bursts/ Red Dipping Bowl: As high as 744 ppm Lead reads 744 ppm lead, above the 90 ppm CPSC limit for children's products. Whether the lead can actually reach food depends on whether it's locked into fired glaze (typically not bioavailable) or sitting on surface paint (typically is). What this XRF reading actually means → XRF measures lead presence on the surface. It does not measure whether... Read more...
Pioneer Woman Kari Pattern Dipping Bowl: As high as 2,299 ppm Lead: 2,299 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 2,299 ppm · Cadmium: 81 ppm · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Elevated, likely lower risk in fired ceramic, test to confirm 2,299 ppm lead detected. Context: where on the item, food contact frequency, and whether it is fired ceramic vs. paint or soft coating matters significantly. Run FluoroSpec, glow = retire, no glow = likely lower risk. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person.... Read more...
Pioneer Woman “Vintage Floral” Teal Dipping Bowl: As high as 6,140 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe in kids’ items)
XRF readings: Lead: 6140 ppm · Cadmium: 183 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: High: FluoroSpec test required This Pioneer Woman “Vintage Floral” Teal Dipping Bowl: As high as 6,140 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe in kids’ items) tested at 6140 ppm lead, significantly elevated. The bioavailability question (can this lead reach a person?) depends on whether the lead is locked into a fired matrix or sitting on a painted surface. Cadmium reads 183 ppm, which is also flagged territory. What this XRF reading actually means → XRF measures... Read more...
Pioneer Woman Willow Pattern Dipping Bowl: As high as 1,858 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids): 1,858 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 1,858 ppm · Cadmium: 76 ppm · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Elevated, keep away from children regardless 1,858 ppm lead detected. Context: where on the item, food contact frequency, and whether it is fired ceramic vs. paint or soft coating matters significantly. Run FluoroSpec, glow = retire, no glow = likely lower risk. There is no safe amount of lead. This number is a starting point, not a verdict on your safety. What matters is whether the lead can actually reach a person. Think of tacks: a... Read more...
Older Ikea Glass: 41,400 ppm Lead + 745 Cadmium (note: ALL newer Ikea I have tested has been Lead-safe or Lead-free)
XRF readings: Lead: 41400 ppm · Cadmium: 1100 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Very high: avoid food contact + High cadmium This Older Ikea Glass: 41,400 ppm Lead + 745 Cadmium (note: ALL newer Ikea I have tested has been Lead-safe or Lead-free) tested at 41400 ppm lead, heavily contaminated. If any of the lead is on the painted surface, decoration, or worn area, expect bioavailable exposure with food contact, mouthing, or abrasion. Cadmium reads 1100 ppm, which is also flagged territory. What this XRF reading actually means →... Read more...