Published: March 9, 2025 — Sunday

A Personal Message from Tamara Rubin:

This evaluation focuses on the Weleda Oral Care Fluoride-Free Children’s Tooth Gel in Spearmint Flavor, which is depicted above. Our recent laboratory analysis indicates that the product contains detectable levels of both Lead and Arsenic. Notably, the Arsenic concentration is within what current standards deem ‘safe’—even under the strictest guidelines proposed in 2021. However, the presence of Lead, although lower than what we typically find in most tested toothpastes, remains a significant concern, especially considering this product is specifically marketed for use by young children. Since this product is manufactured and distributed by a Swiss-based company, discovering these levels is particularly disappointing. I was hopeful that it would test free of toxic metals.

Please scroll down to view the shareable social media graphic illustrating the test results and access the full original lab report for this product. As with all our articles, the lab report is provided in its raw form. Our comparative chart for toothpaste and tooth powder products, including this one, is located just above this section for easy reference.

• As reiterated by Lead Safe Mama, LLC, all federal health agencies agree that there is no safe level of Lead exposure—especially for pregnant women and children.
• Serving size does not mitigate the risks posed by toxicants like Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury.
• Heavy metals such as Lead and Arsenic bioaccumulate in the human body over time, particularly with consistent, daily exposure.
• Repeated use of a product containing unsafe levels of toxicants—up to two or three times daily over years—poses a tangible health risk, especially when used by children or pregnant women.
• The oral ingestion pathway with toothpastes amplifies concerns, as these products are intended for direct contact with the mouth.

For further details regarding the levels reported, please consult our earlier articles on toothpaste safety or visit our dedicated comparison page, which is continually updated with new test results. Bookmark this page for ongoing reference.

The Toxicant Levels in This Toothpaste Are Legally Permissible

It’s important to understand that the detected levels of toxicants in this toothpaste are not illegal under current regulations. The FDA classifies fluoride-free toothpaste as a cosmetic product, which is legally allowed to contain up to 10,000 parts per billion (ppb) of Lead—equivalent to 10 parts per million (ppm). Meanwhile, the new Washington State Toxic-Free Cosmetic Act, effective January 2025, restricts Lead content in cosmetics to 1,000 ppb (1 ppm). Both standards consider the total content of Lead, independent of serving size, making this product compliant with existing regulations.

However, legal does not equate to safe or advisable, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. These regulatory standards primarily aim to limit liability for manufacturers rather than protect health. Our work involves reporting these findings to the FDA via their online complaint system, hoping to persuade regulatory bodies to lower permissible thresholds—particularly for products marketed towards children or women of reproductive age.

If your child has been using this toothpaste and you are concerned about potential Lead exposure, consider discontinuing use immediately. You might also request a blood Lead level test through your healthcare provider. For additional guidance, visit our article on detoxification strategies. Remember, many detox products on the market are ineffective or potentially harmful, and some may inadvertently increase Lead exposure.

Access the Full Lab Report at the Bottom of This Article

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Introduction to Lead Safe Mama, LLC

• Tamara Rubin is a recognized advocate against childhood Lead poisoning, a documentary filmmaker, and a mother whose own children suffered Lead poisoning in 2005.
• Lead Safe Mama, LLC, is a woman-owned small business dedicated to community-based Lead poisoning prevention and consumer product safety.
• Since July 2022, our work has contributed to six product recalls by FDA and CPSC agencies.
• All of our test results are science-based, accurate, and reproducible, ensuring transparency and reliability.
• Visit our press page to learn more about media coverage of our initiatives.

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List of Non-Detect Products for Heavy Metals

Below is an expanding list of foods, supplements, and cosmetics that have undergone third-party independent laboratory testing, showing non-detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic. Each product listed has met our strict safety criteria, with detection limits specified in their respective lab reports.

To view the complete lab report, simply search the product’s brand name on our website or visit the link provided. Flavors tested are noted; other variants may not have been tested or may yield different results. These results are specific to the listed products only.

Updated List as of March 2, 2025 — Now 52 Safe Products:

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: Amazon Link
7. Beverage — 2 Olipop Grape Tonic: Amazon Link
8. Breakfast — 1 Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs: Amazon Link
9. Breakfast — 2 One Degree Organic Gluten-Free Sprouted Rolled Oats (Canada): Amazon Link
10. Candy Lindt White Chocolate Bar (Made in USA): Amazon Link
11. Candy Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops, not organic (Germany): Amazon Link
12. Coffee & Tea — 1 Chameleon Handcrafted Organic Cold Brew Concentrate: Amazon Link
13. Coffee & Tea — 2 Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha: Amazon Link
14. Coffee & Tea — 3 Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew: Amazon Link
15. Coffee & Tea — 4 Death Wish Organic Espresso Roast Ground Coffee: Amazon Link
16. Coffee Creamer — Plant-Based — 1 Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer: Amazon Link
17. Coffee Creamer — Dairy — 2 Organic Valley Grassmilk Half and Half: Amazon Link
18. Dairy & Cheese Babybel Mini Original Snack Cheese: Amazon Link
19. Fruit Snack — 1 GoGo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: Amazon Link
20. Fruit Snack — 2 Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: Amazon Link
21. Fruit Snack — 3 Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Strawberry Banana Flavor: Amazon Link
22. Fruit Snack — 4 Once Upon A Farm Dairy-Free Fruit Smoothie Pouch in Strawberry Banana Swirl: Amazon Link
23. Fruit Snack — 5 Organic Layered Fruit Bars in Raspberry Lemonade Flavor: Amazon Link
24. Infant Formula — 1 Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula Powder: Amazon Link
25. Infant Formula — 2 Bobbie Organic Infant Formula Powder: Amazon Link
26. Infant Formula — 3 Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk Powder: Amazon Link
27. Infant Formula — 4 ByHeart Infant Formula (USA-made): Amazon Link
28. Infant Formula — 5 HiPP Bio Combiotik Infant Formula, Stage 1: Amazon Link
29. Infant Formula — 6 HiPP HA Stage PRE (0+ Months): Amazon Link
30. Infant Formula — 7 Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 Infant Formula: Amazon Link (Note: Stage 3 not yet tested)
31. Infant Formula — 8 Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (non-organic): Available at Target
32. Infant Formula — 9 Kendamil Organic Follow-On Milk (European, Cow Milk): Not on Amazon, check retail stores
33. Infant Formula — 10 Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula (Europe): Available at Target
34. Infant Formula — 11 Kendamil Organic Infant Formula (Cow Milk): Possible availability at Target
35. Ingredient — 1 (Salt) Jacobsen’s Sea Salt (Oregon, USA): Amazon Link
36. Ingredient — 2 (Flour) Jovial Organic Einkorn Flour (Italy): Amazon Link
37. Ingredient — 3 (Seeds) Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds: Amazon Link
38. Ingredient — 4 (Seeds) Navitas Organic Gluten-Free Chia Seeds (Mexico): Amazon Link
39. Vinegar Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar (California): Amazon Link
40. Beans Jovial Organic Chickpeas (Italy): Amazon Link
41. Oil — 1 Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil (not organic): Amazon Link
42. Oil — 2 Dr. Adorable’s Organic Perilla Seed Oil (Korea): Amazon Link
43. Oil — 3 Dr. Bronner’s Organic Coconut Oil: Amazon Link
44. Plant-Based Milk — 1 Kiki Milk Organic Plant-Based Milk: Amazon Link
45. Plant-Based Milk — 2 West Soy Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk: Amazon Link
46. Supplements — 1 Baby Ddrops Organic Vitamin D3 for Babies: Amazon Link
47. Supplements — 2 Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C: Amazon Link
48. Supplements — 3 Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil: Amazon Link
49. Supplements — 4 Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Multivitamin Drops with Iron: Amazon Link
50. Supplements — 5 Pendulum Metabolic Daily Dietary Supplement: Amazon Link
51. Cosmetics — 1 Kora Organics Noni Face Oil: Amazon Link
52. Toothpaste (Fluoride-Free!) Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste (Natural Berry Fruity Flavor, Elmo Sesame Street Packaging): Amazon Link

For a comprehensive list of all tested foods and supplements, visit our Food and Supplement Testing Archive. Stay tuned for more updates!

Additional Products with Trace Arsenic Levels

Here are five more items that tested positive for trace levels of Arsenic, which are considered safe according to all existing standards. Detection limits are specified in their respective lab reports:

1. Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk (non-organic, positive for trace Arsenic, available at Target or European infant formula retailers)
2. That’s It Apple Cherry Bars (not organic, trace Arsenic): Amazon Link
3. Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil (organic, trace Arsenic): Amazon Link
4. Now Sunflower Lecithin (not organic, trace Arsenic): Amazon Link
5. WishGarden Immune Boost Seasonal Rescue for Pregnancy: Amazon Link

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Access to Lab Reports

To view detailed laboratory analysis for the products listed above, visit our dedicated Lab Report Collection Page.