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Target Dollar Spot Garden Kneeler
Do you ever wonder about the dollar spot finds at the front of Target stores? So do we. Do we expect to find more lead in a product when prices are low? Not necessarily! This item was available in the spring of 2023. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on the Foam…
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Target Dollar Spot Garden Trowel
Do you ever wonder about the dollar spot finds at the front of Target stores? So do we. Do we expect to find more toxic heavy metals in a product when prices are low? Not necessarily! This item was available in the spring of 2023. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on…
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IKEA MUSKOT Pot
We purchased a series of glazed earthenware pots from IKEA in 2020. This style is called MUSKOT and features a glazed white pigmented coating with textured horizontal lines. We keep it outside on our porch and it has withstood the elements well. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on the White Glaze…
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Camco Metal Garden Hose Valve
This piece was purchased new in 2022. It is a metal alloy with nickel finish and plastic turns. In 1986, Congress amended the Safe Water Drinking Act which limited pipes used for potable water to “lead-free” options. The catch? So-called “lead-free” alloys could contain up to 8% lead, a staggering figure. The term “lead-free” to define this…
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Webstone “Lead-Free Brass” Sillcock
This piece was purchased new in 2022. It is advertised as being nickel-plated, lead-free brass. The handle is vinyl coated stainless steel. We have removed the original vinyl from the unit. This example tested around 2,000 parts per million in the leaded vinyl handle. We apologize but did not retain the original vinyl. The fix…