A Special Announcement from Tamara Rubin:

We’re thrilled to share another milestone in our ongoing effort to promote safer consumer products. Today, we highlight a recent independent laboratory testing result for Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Elderberry supplement. This product has tested non-detect for heavy metals including Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic, utilizing community-collaborative third-party labs. You can find our affiliate link for this product here: https://amzn.to/42617TU.

Important Clarification: Mary Ruth’s Organic company is notably transparent about their testing processes. They regularly publish batch-specific heavy metals test results directly on their website beneath each product listing. Their labs often have lower detection thresholds than those we used, which might reveal trace metals below our detection limits. We encourage consumers to review these batch-specific reports via their website’s tools. If the detected levels are below the thresholds of <2 Mercury, <5 Cadmium, <5 Lead, and <10 Arsenic, the product can be considered safe under current standards. For full transparency, the original lab report for this supplement is provided at the bottom of this article—please scroll down to review it fully.

For those interested in safer food, supplement, and cosmetic choices, we maintain several curated lists on our dedicated testing landing page. These include specialized lists for safer snack options and recent updates reflecting our latest laboratory findings. Our comprehensive list of 68 safer choices, along with over 350 detailed lab reports, is always accessible and regularly updated—bookmark this page for easy reference. Supporting our work through our GoFundMe campaigns helps sustain independent, community-funded laboratory testing initiatives, so please consider contributing.

Introduction for New Visitors:

Tamara Rubin is recognized as a leading advocate in childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer safety. Her work has earned multiple federal awards, and she is also a documentary filmmaker. Her personal journey—mother to children who suffered acute Lead poisoning in 2005—drives her passion for this cause.

Lead Safe Mama, LLC is her innovative community-collaborative small business dedicated to consumer goods safety and Lead poisoning prevention.
Since July 2022, her organization has been instrumental in initiating six product recalls through the FDA and CPSC.
All laboratory results shared here are scientifically accurate, reproducible, and transparent.
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Latest Safe Product Listings (as of April 7, 2025):

This curated list highlights products that have recently tested non-detect for heavy metals, based on rigorous third-party laboratory analysis. The detection limits are specified in each product’s report. To view the full lab report, search the brand name on our website and scroll to the bottom of the corresponding article.

Note: Flavors tested are indicated, and other variants may not have been tested or may not yield similar results. Results are specific to each tested batch.

Updated List of 62 Safer Products – March 30, 2025:

Baby Food: Little Spoon Kale, Carrot + Pear BabyBlends
Baby Food: Little Spoon Butternut Squash + Blueberry BabyBlends
Baby Food: Little Spoon Sweet Potato BabyBlends
Baby Food: Little Spoon Sweet Potato + Carrot BabyBlends
Baby Food: Little Spoon Banana + Pitaya BabyBlends
Beverages: Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Apple Juice Drink [Link]
Beverages: Olipop Grape Tonic [Link]
Breakfast Items: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs [Link]
Breakfast Items: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Corn Puffs Gorilla Munch [Link]
Breakfast Items: One Degree Organic Gluten-Free Sprouted Rolled Oats (Canada) [Link]
Candy: Lindt White Chocolate Bar (USA, NH) [Link]
Candy: Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops (Germany) [Link]
Coffee & Tea: Chameleon Organic Cold Brew Concentrate [Link]
Coffee & Tea: Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha [Link]
Coffee & Tea: Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew [Link]
Coffee & Tea: Death Wish Organic Espresso Roast Ground Coffee [Link]
Coffee Creamer (Plant-Based): Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer [Link]
Coffee Creamer (Dairy): Organic Valley Grassmilk Half and Half [Link]
Dairy & Cheese: Babybel Mini Original Snack Cheese [Link]
Fruit Snacks: GoGo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch [Link]
Fruit Snacks: Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch [Link]
Fruit Snacks: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars (Strawberry Banana) [Link]
Fruit Snacks: Once Upon A Farm Dairy-Free Strawberry Banana Swirl [Link]
Fruit Snacks: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars (Raspberry Lemonade) [Link]
Infant Formula: Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula (Pink/White Can) [Link]
Infant Formula: Bobbie Organic Infant Formula (Green/White Can) [Link]
Infant Formula: Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk-Based Powder (Green Can) [Link]
Infant Formula: ByHeart Infant Formula (USA-made, non-organic) [Link]
Infant Formula: HiPP Bio Combiotik Infant Formula Stage 1 [Link]
Infant Formula: HiPP HA Stage PRE (0+ Months) [Link]
Infant Formula: Holle Organic Goat Stage 2 (6-10 months) [Link]
Infant Formula: Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (non-organic) [Link]
Infant Formula: Kendamil Organic Follow-On (6-12 months) [Link]
Infant Formula: Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula [Link]
Infant Formula: Kendamil Organic Cow Milk Formula [Link]
Ingredient (Salt): Jacobsen’s Oregon Sea Salt [Link]
Ingredient (Salt): Maldon Sea Salt Flakes [Link]
Ingredient (Flour): Jovial Organic Einkorn Flour (Italy) [Link]
Ingredient (Seeds): Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds [Link]
Ingredient (Seeds): Navitas Organic Gluten-Free Chia Seeds (Mexico) [Link]
Ingredient (Vinegar): Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar [Link]
Ingredient (Beans): Jovial Organic Chickpeas [Link]
Ingredient (Sugar): Anthony’s Organic Granulated Cane Sugar [Link]
Oil (Avocado): Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil [Link]
Oil (Perilla Seed): Dr. Adorable’s Organic Perilla Seed Oil [Link]
Oil (Coconut): Dr. Bronner’s Regenerative Organic Coconut Oil [Link]
Plant-Based Milk: Kiki Milk Organic Plant-Based Milk [Link]
Plant-Based Milk: West Soy Unflavored Unsweetened Organic Soy [Link]
Supplements: Baby Ddrops Organic Vitamin D3 for Babies [Link]
Supplements: Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C [Link]
Supplements: Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Multivitamin Drops [Link]
Supplements: Mary Ruth’s Organic Elderberry Liquid Drops [Link]
Supplements: Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil [Link]
Supplements: Nordic Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Gummies (Ages 3+)[Link]
Supplements: Pectasol Modified Citrus Pectin [Link]
Supplements: Pendulum Metabolic Daily [Link]
Cosmetics: Kora Organics Noni Face Oil [Link]
Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste [Link]
Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Miessence Mint Toothpaste [Link]
Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free): Dr. Brown’s Strawberry Toothpaste [Link]
Toothpaste (Low Fluoride): Pegciz Kids Watermelon Foam Toothpaste [Link]
Tooth Gel (Xylitol): Kid’s Spry Tooth Gel [Link]

Pending Lab Reports / Not Yet Published as of April 7, 2025:

Stay tuned for more updates! For a comprehensive list of all tested foods, supplements, and cosmetics, including those listed above, visit our dedicated page: Food & Product Testing Reports.

Additional Notes on Arsenic-Positive Products:

We also present six products that, while testing positive for trace levels of Arsenic, are still within safety standards as per current regulations. The detection thresholds for each are specified in their respective lab reports:

Maseca Instant Corn Masa Flour: Made in Mexico, tested positive for trace Arsenic. [Link]
Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk: Non-organic, European origin, positive for trace Arsenic. May be available at Target or specialty retailers.
That’s It Apple Cherry Bars: Non-organic, tested positive for trace Arsenic. [Link]
Chosen Foods Organic Avocado Oil: Organic, positive for trace Arsenic. [Link]
Now Sunflower Lecithin: Non-organic, positive for trace Arsenic. [Link]
WishGarden Immune Boost: Seasonal Rescue for Pregnancy, positive for trace Arsenic. [Link]

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Final Reminder:

For complete transparency, the full lab report for the product shown above is provided at the end of this article. Please review it for detailed information on testing thresholds and results.

A Comprehensive Update on Safer Product Choices as of April 7, 2025