Go to your kitchen, grab your black spatula and throw it in the trash. Immediately. That’s the alarming message from a new study published in the journal Chemosphere. Cooking with any plastic ...

Researchers found toxic flame retardants in many black plastic household goods. Health. The dangers and health risks associated with black plastic. December 16, 2024 5:12 AM ET.

A study, published last month in the journal Chemosphere, tested 203 household products made of black plastic. The researchers found 85% of them contained high concentrations of flame retardant. When ...

We asked experts if black plastic utensils are toxic and if so, what you should be using instead. Spoiler alert: You may want to consider bamboo or silicone instead. IE 11 is not supported.

It’s probably a good idea to ditch your black plastic utensils, since they may expose you to harmful chemicals. Here’s what to use instead.

An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful. A new study found that some of the items contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting flame ...

A recent peer-reviewed analysis of black plastic household products, including food trays and kitchen utensils, found that 17 out of 20 items tested (or 85 percent) ...

"Morning Edition" reported on the health risks of flame retardants in black plastic kitchenware. The study cited has issued a correction. The risk is lower than initially reported.

Here’s the real concern when it comes to black plastic. A study — which was later corrected — scared many. But the debate over spatulas and sushi trays misses the point.

Have black plastic in your home? It could expose you to toxic chemicals, researchers say. A study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used in electronics ...