Portmeirion coffee mug with heart pattern design: 49,000 ppm Lead. For context, 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

ByTamara December 5, 2017February 12, 2020

I test everything. STFU. Call me if you have questions. 😠

Portmeirion – mug “microwave safe” – 49,000 ppm lead!

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