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March 15, 2023September 10, 2023

Hearth & Hand Magnolia Peeler

This peeler was purchased from Target in 2023. The blade is made from stainless steel and the handle is made from acacia wood.

How do you think it tested via XRF?

Reading on the Blade:

Element of InterestParts per million (ppm)Error Range
None Detected
Other Elements
Tin (Sn)146+/- 21
Chromium (Cr)131,211+/- 721
Nickel (Ni)1,563+/- 255
Copper (Cu)956+/- 149
Manganese (Mn)6,300+/- 532
Molybdenum (Mo)857,908+/- 1,400
Vanadium (V)942+/- 187

Reading on the Metal Arm:

Element of InterestParts per million (ppm)Error Range
None Detected
Other Elements
Tin (Sn)306+/- 16
Chromium (Cr)161,796+/- 551
Nickel (Ni)1,871+/- 152
Copper (Cu)687+/- 82
Manganese (Mn)6,040+/- 387
Molybdenum (Mo)654+/- 47
Iron (Fe)827,002+/- 921
Vanadium (V)1,417+/- 139
Platinum (Pt)207+/- 86

Reading on the Metal Cap over the Wood:

Element of InterestParts per million (ppm)Error Range
None Detected
Other Elements
Tin (Sn)83+/- 12
Barium (Ba)177+/- 45
Chromium (Cr)161,341+/- 528
Nickel (Ni)1,754+/- 549
Copper (Cu)1,041+/- 91
Zinc (Zn)58+/- 26
Manganese (Mn) 4,848+/- 364
Iron (Fe)828,894+/- 862
Vanadium (V)1,631+/- 139
Platinum (Pt)*152+/- 87
*When the error range for an element is 50% or more of the detected element, the element is considered present but not quantified.

Reading on the Wood Handle:

Element of InterestParts per million (ppm)Error Range
None Detected
Other Elements
Bromine (Br)4+/- 1
Iron (Fe)19+/- 7

The sample was tested in consumer goods TestAll mode using a Niton XL3t 700S for at least 30 seconds. Multiple readings were taken and a representative example is shown. Results are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Test Summary:

No elements of interest were detected in any component.

We feel it is worth noting that all metal components were identified via XRF as stainless steel alloys. We’ve seen kitchen products from other brands use aluminum or brass on some smaller components, which can contain unwanted contaminants. Yeah Target!

We think this is a great product and works as advertised.

We Prefer:

We like peelers with stainless steel blades. We do not have a lead concern with new peelers.

To avoid lead, we recommend skipping new, vintage, and antique kitchen products made using unknown metals, solder, brass, crystal, painted coatings on metal or glass, and glazed or enameled finishes. Newer products are much more likely to be non-detect or trace lead than older products.

When possible, we recommend that items used in the kitchen, especially components that make direct food contact be under 90-100 parts per million or lead free. This trace amount of lead is consistent with limits enforced on new children’s products sold in the United States. There is no federal limit for lead in kitchen items or other similar consumer goods sold for adult use.

Although we do not recommend products made with lead or cadmium, we do not have a concern for glazed products if they are in good condition and leach tested to comply with current FDA and Prop 65 standards. We do not have a concern for trace heavy metals bound in glass. We do avoid lead crystal because it can release lead into food and beverages.

Recommended Peelers:

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The peeler tested above is available direct from Target’s website here. Here are some options available on Amazon:

AmazonCommercial Stainless Steel Swivel Vegetable Peeler, Vertical Blade

Why we like it: This peeler has a stainless handle and blade built for commercial use.

Linden Sweden Original Jonas Vegetable Peelers for Kitchen | Made In Sweden | Carrot Peeler with Ergonomic Handle for Safety and Control | Dishwasher Safe Potato Peelers | Stainless Steel Construction

Why we like it: This peeler is an affordable product made in Sweden and has a stainless construction that is dishwasher safe.

Disclaimer: These items have not always been personally tested by us but are likely to be lead free or low lead and/or cadmium based on our research into the materials, discussions with manufacturers, and/or testing on similar products. We recommend items we would use ourselves.

We provide our XRF testing for general educational or informational use only, to help consumers identify low lead and lead-free products. We hereby disclaim any and all warranties, expressed or implied, and assume no duty or responsibility with respect to how any person or entity uses the information on this website.

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