Lead Database

The Pioneer Woman “Willow” pattern ceramic coaster: 1,050 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 1,050 ppm · Cadmium: 521 ppm · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Elevated, keep away from children regardless 1,050 ppm lead by XRF. Independent leach testing on similar ceramics in this range (up to 3,000 ppm) found no detectable lead migration into food simulant, lead baked into fired glaze is chemically bound and doesn't readily dissolve. This is the key context missing from most XRF-only reporting. That said, children are a different calculus, no safe level applies. FluoroSpec test: if it doesn't glow, the lead is not in... Read more...
Rae Dunn (by Magenta) Snack/ Treat Serving Dish (Made in China): 647 +/: 37 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 37 ppm · Cadmium: 37 ppm · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Low, probably not a concern 37 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...
Child’s toy China Tea Set, Victoria’s Garden: 20,600 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 20,600 ppm · Cadmium: not measured · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Very high, avoid food contact 20,600 ppm lead detected. While lead in fired ceramic glaze is generally tightly bound, 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... Read more...
Vintage Miniature Tea Set (Made in Taiwan): 14,200 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) & Cadmiu (which causes cancer!)
XRF readings: Lead: 14200 ppm · Cadmium: 11 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Very high: avoid food contact This Vintage Miniature Tea Set (Made in Taiwan): 14,200 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) & Cadmiu (which causes cancer!) tested at 14200 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. What this XRF reading actually means → XRF measures lead presence on the surface. It does not measure whether that... Read more...
XRF test results for porcelain child’s tea set purchased at a Cracker Barrel store in 2022
XRF readings: Lead: 90 ppm · Cadmium: 0 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated: below most adult thresholds This XRF test results for porcelain child’s tea set purchased at a Cracker Barrel store in 2022 reads 90 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... Read more...
Ikea Child’s Teacup in Blue: Non-Detect (Negative) for Lead
XRF readings: Lead: 90 ppm · Cadmium: 0 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated: below most adult thresholds This Ikea Child’s Teacup in Blue: Non-Detect (Negative) for Lead reads 90 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 that lead can reach... Read more...
XRF test results for antique Blue Willow style Transor Ware Japanese porcelain child’s tea set
XRF readings: Lead: data not on file · Cadmium: 0 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Not Lead Safe This XRF test results for antique Blue Willow style Transor Ware Japanese porcelain child’s tea set carries a Not Lead Safe verdict in the EverythingLead dataset. Numeric XRF data is not on file for this entry, but the verdict reflects elemental lead detected at action-level concentrations. What this XRF reading actually means → XRF measures lead presence on the surface. It does not measure whether that lead can reach a person.... Read more...
Purple Waechtersbach German Nesting Bowl, c. 2011: 100 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 100 ppm · Cadmium: 167 ppm · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Low-elevated, below most adult thresholds 100 ppm lead, above the 90 ppm CPSC children's item threshold but well below levels that cause obvious alarm for adult use. Vintage items commonly have elevated surface lead from historical glazing, this is expected context, not exceptional alarm. FluoroSpec gives the definitive surface answer: glow = reactive lead present, no glow = not in accessible form. Also: 167 ppm cadmium present. There is no safe amount of lead. This number... Read more...
XRF Test Results for La Chambra Bowl — Purchased in March 2020: 100 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 100 ppm · Cadmium: not measured · Arsenic: not measured Verdict: Low-elevated, below most adult thresholds 100 ppm lead, above the 90 ppm CPSC children's item threshold but well 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... Read more...
XRF Test Results for Royal Albert Old Country Roses Pattern Bone China (©1962 — Made in England) Dish
XRF readings: Lead: 100 ppm · Cadmium: 13 ppm · Arsenic: 5 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated: below most adult thresholds This XRF Test Results for Royal Albert Old Country Roses Pattern Bone China (©1962 — Made in England) Dish reads 100 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.... Read more...
XRF Test Results for Blue, White, and Brown Blossom Design on Asian Stoneware Dish
XRF readings: Lead: 100 ppm · Cadmium: 0 ppm · Arsenic: 0 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated: below most adult thresholds This XRF Test Results for Blue, White, and Brown Blossom Design on Asian Stoneware Dish reads 100 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... Read more...
XRF Test Results for Mikasa (Made in Malaysia) c. 2003 Stone Craft Newport Mist Pattern — CF401 — Ceramic Dish: 100 ppm lead by XRF
XRF readings: Lead: 100 ppm · Cadmium: 19 ppm · Arsenic: 6 ppm Verdict: Low-elevated, below most adult thresholds 100 ppm lead, above the 90 ppm CPSC children's item threshold but well below levels that cause obvious alarm for adult use. Vintage items commonly have elevated surface lead from historical glazing, this is expected context, not exceptional alarm. Independent leach testing on fired ceramics in this range found no detectable lead migration, the lead is chemically bound in the glaze matrix. FluoroSpec gives the definitive surface answer: glow = reactive... Read more...