High lead levels in Selina Naturally Celtic Salt

[daddycat]

Selina Naturally Celtic Salt contains a high amount of lead, 626 parts per billion according to an independent test, 553 according to another, and 489 according to the manufacturer. Over 5 is dangerous for kids.

Selina Naturally Celtic Salt has extremely high levels of Lead and should not be consumed. Read the Laboratory test report here.

For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely...

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Sea Salt & Himalayan Salt Tested For Heavy Metals Like Lead & Microplastics -- Guide

Are you concerned about the amount of heavy metals like lead, inorganic arsenic, cadmium, mercury, & microplastics in your salt? We tested!

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Consumer Alert: Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt Has Extremely High Levels of Lead - Children's Health Defense Canada Chapter

Are you using Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt? In June 2024, Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt Fine Ground tested positive for 626 ppb* lead. This is extremely high and SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED. 5 ppb lead (regardless of the serving size for any particular product) is considered unsafe for...

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Celtic Sea Salt® Lead Facts

Celtic Sea Salt® Lead Facts

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Here are 2 sea salts that tested clean, Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt from Oregon, USA and Maldon Sea Salt Flakes from Essex, England.

Chart Comparing the Toxicant Profiles of Popular Salts and Salt Products Tested by Independent, Third-Party Labs

Background on Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s Community Collaborative Laboratory Testing Initiative The Lead Safe Mama, LLC (LSM) team has been conducting independent, community-funded, scientific testing of consumer goods since 2009. Prior to 2024 our work primarily focused on testing consumer goods...

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July 2024 Laboratory Test Results for Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt from Netarts Bay, Oregon

For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely...

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Testing Maldon Sea Salt Flakes (from Essex, England) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic with Independent, Third-Party Laboratory Analysis

Published: September 6, 2025 A Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: This product — the Maldon Sea Salt Flakes (a product from the Town of Maldon in Essex, England) — tested CLEAN, with independent, third-party, community-funded laboratory testing. Specifically – when we sent to this to the lab for...

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Pure Kosher Sea Salt

Harvested from Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast, our kosher salt is bright, briny, and perfect for everyday cooking, roasting, brining, pickling, and seasoning.

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SEA SALT FLAKES 8.4oz - Maldon Salt

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This person said Jacobsen Salt Co. Pure Kosher Sea Salt is refined, and I am concerned that the refining may remove trace minerals.

Something to note, I spoke to Jacobsen customer service to learn more about their Oregon salt and they explained to me that the reason why it’s low in heavy metals is because they refine the salt. They do this to improve the taste as some minerals like calcium and magnesium can make salt a little bitter and the refining process just happens to reduce the heavy metals as well.

Jacobsen Salt Company's Pure Italian Fine Sea Salt (from Trapani, Italy) tests positive for Lead — September 2024 lab report

Of particular interest: While we have recommended the Jacobsen Salt Company Oregon Sea Salt (which has been demonstrated to consistently test either negative or very low for toxicants — here’s a link to our most recent lab report), we do not recommend (and have not ever recommended) this Italian...

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Even though the Jacobsen also has a different supplier that makes fine sea salt from Italy, it has high lead at 98 ppb.

Jacobsen Salt Company's Pure Italian Fine Sea Salt (from Trapani, Italy) tests positive for Lead — September 2024 lab report

Of particular interest: While we have recommended the Jacobsen Salt Company Oregon Sea Salt (which has been demonstrated to consistently test either negative or very low for toxicants — here’s a link to our most recent lab report), we do not recommend (and have not ever recommended) this Italian...

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[Voyageur]

Selina Naturally Celtic Salt contains a high amount of lead, 626 parts per billion according to an independent test, 553 according to another, and 489 according to the manufacturer. Over 5 is dangerous for kids.

Celtic Sea Salt® Lead Facts​

Celtic Sea Salt® Lead Facts

www.celticseasalt.com

The get into a direct Q&A on the subject in your link, and offers up a chart:

 

[daddycat]

Celtic Sea Salt® Lead Facts​

Celtic Sea Salt® Lead Facts

www.celticseasalt.com

The get into a direct Q&A on the subject in your link, and offer up a chart:

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There is no reason to consume 489 parts per billion lead in sea salt, and I am boycotting Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt for saying that it's ok.

 

[Voyageur]

No argument, lead in the body is not good at any amount, yet it is not always easy to avoid.

Sources of contamination are varied:

Lead Information Package - Some Commonly Asked Questions About Lead and Human Health - Canada.ca

Health Canada questions and answers about lead

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Food​

How can lead contaminate food?
Lead is everywhere in the environment and as a result, it is present in trace amounts in virtually all the foods we eat. In addition to naturally occurring lead, food can be contaminated from several sources.

Lead dust on crops​

Airborne lead dust can fall onto food crops or into soil from where it is absorbed into plants.

Lead solder and canned foods​

The use of lead-soldered food cans has been virtually eliminated through a agreement negotiated with Canadian canneries. However, some imported foods are still packaged in lead soldered cans.

Lead shot in game hunting​

There is concern about the use of lead shot in game hunting, particularly in communities which consume game regularly, such as those in northern regions. People can be exposed to lead when they eat animals hunted with lead shot, breathe in lead fumes at shooting ranges, or when lead shot is manufactured at home. Lead shot and lead fishing jigs and sinkers also are an environmental hazard. Lost lead shot, jigs and sinkers add lead to Canada's natural environment each year.

Leaded crystal​

Leaded crystal is widely used for serving beverages. When the crystal comes in contact with beverages, especially acidic beverages such as port, wine, fruit juices and soft drinks, some lead dissolves into the liquid. The amount of lead that dissolves depends on the lead content of the crystal, the type of beverage and the length of time they are in contact with each other. Over the course of a meal, the amount of lead dissolved is very small (well below 200 parts per billion), but beverages stored in crystal decanters can accumulate very high levels of lead. Scientists have found lead concentrations of up to 20 parts per million (ppm) in wines kept for weeks in crystal containers. Under the Food and Drugs Act, the maximum allowable lead concentration in Canadian beverages is 200 parts per billion.
To avoid exposure to high lead levels, do not store any beverage in crystal decanters for extended periods of time. Decanters should only be used for serving. Some of the surface lead can be removed from new crystal by soaking it in vinegar for 24 hours and thoroughly rinsing it. Do not wash crystal in the dishwasher as harsh detergents can increase the release of lead. Do not serve pregnant women or children drinks in crystal glasses.

Ceramic ware pottery​

Poorly-fired ceramic ware with a lead-based glaze can release lead into food (particularly acidic foods such as fruit juices, tomato sauces, etc). Under the Regulations of the Hazardous Products Act, leechable or releasable lead from ceramic foodware is limited to 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0 mg/L, depending on the type and size of the ceramic ware. Lead exposure may occur, however, with pottery bought as souvenirs in foreign countries. This pottery can be a significant health hazard and should not be used for serving food.

 

[daddycat]

No argument, lead in the body is not good at any amount, yet it is not always easy to avoid.

Sources of contamination are varied:

Lead Information Package - Some Commonly Asked Questions About Lead and Human Health - Canada.ca

Health Canada questions and answers about lead

www.canada.ca

I'm talking about sea salt, which is easily avoidable. The first post shows a lot of different salt was tested, and Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt had the highest amount of lead by far. In contrast, several salts tested less than 1% or 2% of the lead compared with Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt.

Chart Comparing the Toxicant Profiles of Popular Salts and Salt Products Tested by Independent, Third-Party Labs

Background on Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s Community Collaborative Laboratory Testing Initiative The Lead Safe Mama, LLC (LSM) team has been conducting independent, community-funded, scientific testing of consumer goods since 2009. Prior to 2024 our work primarily focused on testing consumer goods...

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Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt had the highest amount of lead out of 11 salts tested, and more than double the next to highest salt.

Sea Salt & Himalayan Salt Tested For Heavy Metals Like Lead & Microplastics -- Guide

Are you concerned about the amount of heavy metals like lead, inorganic arsenic, cadmium, mercury, & microplastics in your salt? We tested!

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Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt had the highest amount of lead out of 27 salts tested, and more than 50% more than the next to highest salt.

50-100%+ more lead than the next to highest.

 

[Voyageur]

Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt had the highest amount of lead out of 27 salts tested, and more than 50% more than the next to highest salt.

50-100%+ more lead than the next to highest.

Its curious, and as they say, they "harvested from local artisans from beautiful coastal regions in France, Spain, Portugal, Guatemala, Mexico, and Hawaii," which is globally varied. Could it be that it is in their distribution center (it is not manufactured) or packaging process?

Maybe something else?

It looks like they are centered in NC.

From your Tamaraubin link, here is their toxicology chart (celtic is at the end, and it is indeed high in lead and low in mercury, arsenic and cadmium):