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 Interest | Parts 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 Interest | Parts 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 Interest | Parts 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 |
Reading on the Wood Handle:
| Element of Interest | Parts 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.
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