Are you looking for wine that is "clean" and free from glyphosate residue? For many years, community members have been asking us to test the USDA organic & biodynamic wine brand Frey Vineyards. So Mamavation sent several organic & biodynamic wines from Frey Vineyards off to our independent EPA-certified lab to put them to the test. You've …
Olive Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
Which olive oils have the least amount of phthalate contamination? Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals found in plastics that find their way into many foods and personal care products. To solve this puzzle, Mamavation sent several of the most popular olive oils off to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for several types of phthalates to …
Cinnamon Tested for Glyphosate, Lead, & Cadmium — Buying Guide
Does your favorite cinnamon contain traces of the herbicide glyphosate or high amounts of lead or cadmium? This is the question Mamavation was trying to answer for our community when we sent several cinnamon products to an EPA-certified laboratory. After babies all over the country were lead poisoned from the cinnamon inside recalled baby food, our …
Xtrema Cookware — Independent Acid Bath Lead Testing
Xtrema Cookware is very popular, however, we have heard rumors of it containing "dangerous amounts of lead" by other influencers. Over the years, many people have asked us about Xtrema and the lead present inside the cookware. However, having lead present inside the cookware is very different than having lead leach out of the ceramic pans. If lead …
Glass Measuring Cups Tested for Lead — Buying Guide
Which glass measuring cups are free from lead in the paint and design? After testing glass baby bottles and discovering so many issues with lead, we decided to follow up with XRF testing of glass measuring cups. What are the brands that we recommend? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest salt from heavy metals & …
Plastic Sandwich Bags Like Ziploc Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, …
Stanley Cup Tested For Lead & Cadmium at EPA-Certified Lab
The Stanley Tumbler Stainless Steel Cup is the most popular reusable stainless steel water bottle in the United States, but lately there's been lots worries about it containing dangerous levels of lead. Stanley has issued a statement saying they do contain lead in the sealing dot which is inaccessible to the consumer, but what about the rest of the …
Nature Nate’s Organic Raw Honey Glyphosate & 500+ Pesticide Test Results
Are you looking for a safe organic honey that has no detectable glyphosate or 500+ other pesticides? Mamavation just sent Nature Nate's 100% Pure Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey to an EPA-certified laboratory and tested it for glyphosate and 500+ other pesticides and have great news to report back! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you other …
Scout & Cellar Wine & Coffee Independently Tested for Glyphosate, 500+ Pesticides & Mold
Are you looking for wine and coffee that is clean and free from glyphosate residue, other pesticides, mold, & mycotoxins? For many years, community members have been asking us to test the brand Scout & Cellar. This brand sells several types of wine & coffee that is marketed as "clean crafted," meaning it's been produced via sustainable …
Toxic Phthalates Found In Everyday Processed Foods — Guide
Another study just released testing everyday foods for an endocrine disrupting chemical called phthalates. Not very many organic foods were tested, however, it gives us a good glimpse of how much of this chemical is present in highly processed foods. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best water filters that can handle PFAS "forever …
Sea Salt & Himalayan Salt Tested For Heavy Metals Like Lead & Microplastics — Guide
What are the levels of heavy metals and microplastics found inside your favorite sea salt and Himalayan salt products? This was the question Mamavation community members asked us and we didn't know the answer, so we sent 23 popular salt products off to an EPA-certified laboratory to find out. Do you want to know how high the levels of heavy metals …
Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder, Brownie, & Cake Mix — Safest Products Guide
Where do you find the safest milk chocolate, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, brownie, and chocolate cake mix with lower levels of heavy metals lead & cadmium? The answer to this question can only be found when EPA-certified laboratories are testing chocolate for lead and cadmium and sharing those results. Today, we are reporting on a consumer …