A Vital Update from Tamara Rubin: April 17, 2025
Dear Community,
Today, I want to share an important and eye-opening discovery regarding the No Bad Stuff (NOBS Jr.) Toothpaste product. Our independent, third-party laboratory testing has revealed that this popular toothpaste tested positive for heavy metals, specifically Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic, at levels that raise significant health concerns. While these levels are within federally legal limits—10,000 parts per billion (ppb) or 10 ppm for Lead—they are far from safe, especially for children who are more vulnerable to toxic exposures.
It’s crucial to understand that health authorities unanimously agree that no level of Lead exposure is considered completely safe. This underscores the importance of advocating for cleaner, safer consumer products. Companies that market their products with promises like “No Bad Stuff” must be held accountable for transparency and safety, and consumers should demand higher standards.
Our mission at Lead Safe Mama, LLC is centered on protecting children’s health. Because children often swallow toothpaste, the presence of heavy metals in dental products is particularly alarming. Through our community-led laboratory testing initiative, we have identified multiple safer toothpaste options that tested as “non-detect” for toxic heavy metals, with detection limits specified in each report. These safer choices are openly listed on our dedicated toothpaste comparison chart and are also highlighted below for quick reference.
If you suspect your health has been impacted by exposure to contaminated products, I encourage you to explore the linked articles on blood lead testing, urine heavy metals analysis, and natural detoxification protocols. Additionally, our comprehensive list of 68 safer product options, verified through independent lab testing, can be found on our website. For transparency and ongoing updates, all laboratory reports are accessible on our dedicated landing page, continually updated with new findings.
Below, you’ll find the full original lab report for this supplement, located at the bottom of this article—please scroll down for detailed results.
To assist families in making safer choices, we have curated lists of tested foods, supplements, cosmetics, and personal care products—from snack foods to infant formulas. These resources are available on our food and supplement testing landing page, including a special section for safer snack options. Bookmark our main lab report page for the latest updates, as all recent reports are posted there first. Your support through our GoFundMe campaigns helps sustain this independent testing work, and we thank you for your ongoing commitment to consumer safety.
Introduction to Tamara Rubin and Our Mission
For those new to Lead Safe Mama, Tamara Rubin is a dedicated advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention, backed by multiple federal awards and recognition. As a mother whose children suffered from Lead poisoning, her personal experience drives her relentless pursuit of safer consumer goods and informed advocacy.
- Founder of Lead Safe Mama, LLC— a woman-owned small business committed to community-driven consumer safety and Lead poisoning prevention.
- Responsible for initiating six product recalls (FDA and CPSC) since July 2022 through rigorous testing and advocacy.
- All our reported results are scientifically verified, reproducible, and transparent.
- Visit our press page for media coverage and recognition of our work.
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List of Safer, Lab-Tested Products
Below is an extensive, continually updated list of products—foods, supplements, cosmetics, and personal care items—that have tested as “non-detect” for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic through independent, community-funded laboratory analysis. These examples demonstrate that safer manufacturing practices are achievable.
Each product’s detection limits are noted in the corresponding lab report, accessible by entering the brand name into our website search bar. All reports are linked on our lab testing landing page for comprehensive review.
Updated Product List as of April 8, 2025
- Baby Foods: Little Spoon Kale, Carrot + Pear BabyBlends
- Baby Foods: Little Spoon Butternut Squash + Blueberry BabyBlends
- Baby Foods: Little Spoon Sweet Potato BabyBlends
- Baby Foods: Little Spoon Sweet Potato + Carrot BabyBlends
- Baby Foods: Little Spoon Banana + Pitaya BabyBlends
- Beverages: Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Apple Juice Drink – Order Here
- Beverages: Olipop Grape Tonic – Order Here
- Breakfast Items: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs – Order Here
- Breakfast Items: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Corn Puffs Gorilla Munch – Order Here
- Breakfast Items: One Degree Organic Sprouted Rolled Oats (Canada) – Order Here
- Candies: Lindt White Chocolate Bar (Made in USA, NH) – Order Here
- Candies: Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops, non-organic (Germany) – Order Here
- Coffee & Tea: Chameleon Organic Cold Brew Concentrate – Order Here
- Coffee & Tea: Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha – Order Here
- Coffee & Tea: Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew – Order Here
- Coffee & Tea: Death Wish Organic Espresso Roast – Order Here
- Coffee Creamers: Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer – Order Here
- Dairy & Cheese: Organic Valley Grassmilk Half & Half – Order Here
- Cheese Snacks: Babybel Mini Original – Order Here
- Fruit Snacks: Gogo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch – Order Here
- Fruit Snacks: Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch – Order Here
- Fruit Bars: Pure Organic Strawberry Banana Layered Fruit Bars – Order Here
- Fruit Pouches: Once Upon A Farm Strawberry Banana Dairy-Free Smoothie – Order Here
- Fruit Bars: Pure Organic Raspberry Lemonade Layered Fruit Bars – Order Here
- Infant Formulas: Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula – Order Here
- Infant Formulas: Bobbie Organic Infant Formula – Order Here
- Infant Formula: Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk-Based Powder – Order Here
- Infant Formula: ByHeart Infant Formula (USA-made) – Order Here
- Infant Formula: HiPP Bio Combiotik Stage 1 – Available at specialty stores
- Infant Formula: HiPP HA Stage PRE – Available at specialty stores
- Infant Formula: Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 (European Organic) – Order Here
- Infant Formula: Kendamil Goat Infant Formula – Available at Target or specialty stores
- Infant Formula: Kendamil Organic Follow-On Milk – Available at Target or retailers
- Infant Formula: Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula – Available at Target
- Ingredients: Jacobsen’s Oregon Sea Salt – Order Here
- Ingredients: Maldon Sea Salt Flakes – Order Here
- Flours: Jovial Organic Einkorn Flour (Italy) – Order Here
- Seeds: Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds – Order Here
- Seeds: Navitas Organic Gluten-Free Chia Seeds – Order Here
- Vinegar: Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar – Order Here
- Beans: Jovial Organic Chickpeas – Order Here
- Sugar: Anthony’s Organic Granulated Cane Sugar – Order Here
- Oils: Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil – Order Here
- Oils: Dr. Adorable Organic Perilla Seed Oil – Order Here
- Oils: Dr. Bronner’s Organic Coconut Oil – Order Here
- Plant-Based Milks: Kiki Organic Plant-Based Milk – Order Here
- Plant-Based Milks: West Soy Unflavored Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk – Order Here
- Supplements: Baby Ddrops Organic Vitamin D3 for Babies – Order Here
- Supplements: Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C – Order Here
- Supplements: Mary Ruth’s Toddler Multivitamin Liquid Drops – Order Here
- Supplements: Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Elderberry Drops – Order Here
- Supplements: Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil – Order Here
- Supplements: Nordic Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Gummies – Order Here
- Supplements: Pectasol Modified Citrus Pectin – Order Here
- Supplements: Pendulum Metabolic Daily – Order Here
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Kora Organics Noni Face Oil – Order Here
- Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste, Natural Berry Fruity Flavor – Order Here
- Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Miessence Mint Toothpaste – Order Here
- Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Dr. Brown’s Fluoride-Free Baby Toothpaste, Strawberry Flavor – Order Here
- Low-Fluoride Toothpaste: Pegciz Kids Watermelon Foam Toothpaste – Order Here
- Tooth Gel (Fluoride-Free): Kid’s Spry Tooth Gel with Xylitol – Order Here
Note that all these results are based on independent laboratory testing, and detection limits are specified in each report. To view the full original lab report for any product, simply enter the brand name into our website search bar or visit the dedicated lab reports landing page for comprehensive access.
Additional Insights & Ongoing Research
We are continuously expanding our database. As of now, we have identified six additional products that contain trace levels of Arsenic—levels that are considered safe by all current standards—yet still noteworthy. These include:
- Ingredient: Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour (Mexico) – positive for trace Arsenic. Order here
- Infant Formula: Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk (European Organic) – positive for trace Arsenic. Available at Target or specialty stores.
- Fruit Snack: That’s It Apple Cherry Bars (non-organic) – positive for trace Arsenic. Order here
- Oil: Chosen Foods Organic Avocado Oil – trace Arsenic detected. Order here
- Supplement: Now Sunflower Lecithin (non-organic) – trace Arsenic. Order here
- Supplement: WishGarden Seasonal Rescue – trace Arsenic detected. Order here
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Final Remarks & Call to Action
Our ongoing mission is to empower consumers with transparent, science-based information. We are committed to advocating for safer products and holding corporations accountable for toxic contamination. Stay informed by visiting our website regularly, supporting our community-funded testing initiatives, and sharing this vital information with others. Together, we can push for a safer, healthier environment for all children.