Published: March 9, 2025 — Sunday

A Personal Message from Tamara Rubin:

Our recent testing of Davids Premium Toothpaste in Natural Peppermint flavor (pictured above) revealed detectable levels of both Lead and Arsenic. These levels surpass those found in many other tested oral care products. The detection thresholds for Cadmium and Mercury in this report are set at very low levels, leaving us uncertain whether these toxicants are present in concerning amounts. Please scroll further to view the shareable social media graphic summarizing the test results, along with the full original laboratory report at the bottom of this article. Our updated comparative chart for toothpaste and tooth powders, which now includes this product, is located just above this section.

As always, it’s critical to remember: All federal agencies agree that there is no safe level of Lead exposure, especially for pregnant women and children. The notion that serving size mitigates risk is a misconception. Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury are heavy metals that bioaccumulate in the human body over time, particularly with regular, chronic exposure. When a product containing these toxicants is used multiple times daily over years—such as in the case of many toothpastes—the potential for adverse health effects significantly increases. Since toothpastes are ingested orally, this pathway heightens concern compared to topical-only cosmetic products.

For full context on the levels found, please refer to our earlier articles on toothpaste safety, as well as the most recent version of our comprehensive testing chart linked here. Bookmark this page for ongoing updates.

The Levels of Toxicants Detected in this Toothpaste Are Legally Permissible

The concentrations of Lead and other heavy metals found in this toothpaste are not illegal under current regulations. Specifically, the FDA classifies fluoride-free toothpaste as a cosmetic product, which is legally permitted to contain up to 10,000 parts per billion (ppb) of Lead—that’s equivalent to 10 parts per million (ppm). Additionally, the recent Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetic Act, enacted in January 2025, restricts Lead content in cosmetics to a maximum of 1,000 ppb (1 ppm). Given these standards, the tested levels of Lead in this product fall within legal limits.

It’s important to emphasize that legal does not equate to safe or advisable, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. These regulatory thresholds primarily serve to protect manufacturers from liability rather than ensuring consumer safety. We are actively collaborating with the FDA by submitting detailed reports of our findings via their online complaint portal, advocating for stricter, health-protective standards for oral care products—especially those marketed for children or women of reproductive age.

If your child has been using this toothpaste and you’re concerned about potential Lead exposure, consider consulting your healthcare provider about blood Lead level testing. You can also file a formal complaint or report with the FDA via their official website. If you suspect false advertising—claiming this product as “Premium” or “Natural” while it contains detectable toxicants—you might want to consult your local legal authorities to explore possible false advertising claims. For further guidance on detoxing and supporting your family’s health, please read our dedicated article linked here. Be cautious: many detox products on the market are ineffective or potentially harmful and might inadvertently increase Lead exposure instead of reducing it.

The Complete Laboratory Report for This Product Is Available at the Bottom of This Article

For guidance on safer dietary, cosmetic, and household products, visit our curated lists on our food and supplement testing landing page, linked here. These lists are regularly updated based on third-party independent testing results. We also feature a dedicated page for safer snack options, which you can bookmark for ongoing reference. Additionally, all lab reports from our independent testing efforts since March 2024 are compiled on this comprehensive page—always accessible via the pinned menu at the top of our website.

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Introduction to Tamara Rubin and Our Mission

Tamara Rubin is a nationally recognized advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention, a documentary filmmaker, and a mother whose own children have suffered from Lead poisoning (notably, two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). As the founder of Lead Safe Mama, LLC, she leads a community-driven initiative dedicated to raising awareness and reducing Lead hazards in consumer products.

• Since July 2022, our testing has contributed to six product recalls by the FDA and CPSC.
• All results shared here are scientifically verified, accurate, and reproducible.
• Visit our press page to see media coverage of our work, linked here.

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Expanded List of Tested Consumer Products (Foods, Supplements, and Cosmetics)

Below is an updated, growing list of products that have tested non-detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic through our independent, third-party laboratory testing—funded by community support. Limits of detection are specified in each lab report. To view full reports, simply search for the brand name on our website or access the linked articles.

Note: Flavors tested are indicated; other variants or products from the same brand may not have been tested or may yield different results. Testing applies only to the specific products listed below.

LIST UPDATED March 2, 2025 — 52 Products and Counting

1. Baby Food — 1 — Little Spoon Kale, Carrot + Pear BabyBlends
2. Baby Food — 2 — Little Spoon Butternut Squash + Blueberry BabyBlends
3. Baby Food — 3 — Little Spoon Sweet Potato BabyBlends
4. Baby Food — 4 — Little Spoon Sweet Potato + Carrot BabyBlends
5. Baby Food — 5 — Little Spoon Banana + Pitaya BabyBlends
6. Beverage — 1 — Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Apple Juice Drink: https://amzn.to/4fjGhov
7. Beverage — 2 — Olipop Grape Tonic: https://amzn.to/4cjFYZu
8. Breakfast Item — 1 — Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs: https://amzn.to/4fo1crf
9. Breakfast Item — 2 — One Degree Organic, Gluten-Free, Sprouted Rolled Oats (Canada): https://amzn.to/3WIQ1BN
10. Candy — Lindt White Chocolate Bar (Made in USA, New Hampshire): https://amzn.to/3OXkyIm
11. Candy — Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops, non-organic (Germany): https://amzn.to/3Z1Jxjr
12. Coffee & Tea — 1 — Chameleon Handcrafted Organic Cold Brew Concentrate: https://amzn.to/3OcrH77
13. Coffee & Tea — 2 — Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha (from Japan, sold locally in Portland, Oregon): https://amzn.to/3Dp8Fsd
14. Coffee & Tea — 3 — Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew (XX Espresso): https://amzn.to/4gTTGoJ
15. Coffee & Tea — 4 — Death Wish Organic Espresso Roast Ground Coffee (Multi-country origin): https://amzn.to/3yo1eiL
16. Coffee Creamer — Plant-Based — 1 — Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer: https://amzn.to/4fItA7A
17. Coffee Creamer — Dairy — 2 — Organic Valley Grassmilk Half and Half: https://amzn.to/4fHJIWT
18. Dairy & Cheese — Babybel Mini Original Snack Cheese: https://amzn.to/3ZY5noO
19. Fruit Snack — 1 — GoGo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: https://amzn.to/3XhWYLe
20. Fruit Snack — 2 — Costco Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: https://amzn.to/4gOYpZ9
21. Fruit Snack — 3 — Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Strawberry Banana Flavor: https://amzn.to/3WQEekA
22. Fruit Snack — 4 — Once Upon A Farm Dairy-Free Fruit Smoothie Pouch in Strawberry Banana Swirl Flavor: https://amzn.to/3CPMbAw
23. Fruit Snack — 5 — Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Raspberry Lemonade Flavor: https://amzn.to/3XcFsIp
24. Infant Formula — 1 — Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron: https://amzn.to/3YYb849
25. Infant Formula — 2 — Bobbie Organic Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron: https://amzn.to/3VOr4Vy
26. Infant Formula — 3 — Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk-Based Powder with Iron: https://amzn.to/3ZlAaeJ
27. Infant Formula — 4 — ByHeart Infant Formula (US-made, non-organic): https://amzn.to/48DJjTb
28. Infant Formula — 5 — HiPP Bio Combiotik Infant Formula, Stage 1: Included in imported European formulas.
29. Infant Formula — 6 — HiPP HA Stage PRE (0+ months): Imported formula, not yet tested but likely similar.
30. Infant Formula — 7 — Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 Infant Formula (6–10 months, European, organic): Not available on Amazon but similar Stage 3 product is linked here: https://amzn.to/3BVU7zI
31. Infant Formula — 8 — Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (non-organic): Usually available at Target, not on Amazon.
32. Infant Formula — 9 — Kendamil Organic Follow-On Milk (European, Cow Milk, 6–12 months): Not available on Amazon; check local retailers.
33. Infant Formula — 10 — Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula (European, pink can): Available at Target.
34. Infant Formula — 11 — Kendamil Organic Infant Formula (Cow Milk): May be available at Target or other specialty stores.
35. Ingredient — 1 (Salt) — Jacobsen’s Oregon Sea Salt: https://amzn.to/4dcbk5L
36. Ingredient — 2 (Baking Flour) — Jovial Organic Einkorn Flour (Italy): https://amzn.to/3LIqxix
37. Ingredient — 3 (Seeds) — Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds: https://amzn.to/4e05RP9
38. Ingredient — 4 (Seeds) — Navitas Organic Gluten-Free Chia Seeds (Mexico): https://amzn.to/3YvE7xC
39. Vinegar — 5 — Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar (California): https://amzn.to/4jWhHOg
40. Beans — 6 — Jovial Organic Chickpeas, Italy: https://amzn.to/4iRON1l
41. Oil — 1 — Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil (not organic): https://amzn.to/3YDZSuv
42. Oil — 2 — Dr. Adorable Organic Perilla Seed Oil (Korea): https://amzn.to/3NDt7Yc
43. Oil — 3 — Dr. Bronner’s Regenerative Organic Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/40xwBmv
44. Plant-Based Milk — 1 — Kiki Milk Organic Plant-Based Milk (original flavor): https://amzn.to/3AA6Qrt
45. Plant-Based Milk — 2 — West Soy Unflavored Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk: https://amzn.to/4dwev8l
46. Supplements — 1 — Baby Ddrops Organic Vitamin D3 for Babies: https://amzn.to/49C3ktH
47. Supplements — 2 — Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C: https://amzn.to/4hlVvea
48. Supplements — 3 — Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil: https://amzn.to/48q1j2V
49. Supplements — 4 — Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Multivitamin Liquid Drops with Iron: https://amzn.to/3YPhcgx
50. Supplements — 5 — Pendulum Metabolic Daily Dietary Supplement: https://amzn.to/4gY5wOm
51. Cosmetics — 1 — Kora Organics Noni Face Oil: https://amzn.to/43hy2XO
52. Cosmetics — 2 — Fluoride-Free Toothpaste: Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste in Natural Berry Fruity Flavor, featuring Elmo Sesame Street Packaging, fluoride-free: https://amzn.to/41wxtrY

For full lab reports on all these tested foods and supplements, visit our dedicated page: https://tamararubin.com/2024/05/food-articles/

Stay tuned for more updates!

Additional Products with Trace Arsenic Levels (Considered Safe by All Standards)

1. Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk (non-organic) – Contains traces of Arsenic. Available at Target or European specialty stores.
2. That’s It Apple Cherry Bars – Non-organic fruit bar positive for trace Arsenic: https://amzn.to/4fHkSWV
3. Chosen Foods Avocado Oil – Organic, with trace Arsenic: https://amzn.to/3BVQYQa
4. Now Sunflower Lecithin – Non-organic, trace Arsenic: https://amzn.to/3AFdHzO
5. WishGarden Immune Boost Seasonal Rescue for Pregnancy – Trace Arsenic detected: https://amzn.to/3Cd940N

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Laboratory Testing Proof and Further Resources

For the complete lab report of the toothpaste pictured above and all other tested products, visit the bottom of this article. To view all of our third-party testing results, visit our dedicated page: https://tamararubin.com/2024/05/food-articles/

About Tamara Rubin and Our Mission

Tamara Rubin is a multiple award-winning advocate dedicated to preventing childhood Lead poisoning and ensuring consumer product safety. As a documentary filmmaker and mother of children affected by Lead poisoning, Tamara’s work is driven by personal experience and community activism.

• She owns and operates Lead Safe Mama, LLC, a woman-owned small business at the forefront of consumer safety and Lead poisoning prevention.
• Since July 2022, her work has contributed to six product recalls by the FDA and CPSC.
• All data provided here are scientifically verified, accurate, and reproducible.
• Check our press page for media coverage of our initiatives, linked here.

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