It stirs, scrapes, crushes, serves, spreads, and more.Whenever I go grocery shopping at my local store, I find myself ...

In theory, this plastic would be superb to recycle to make more black food containers. The problem is that the sensors used in recycling centers to sort plastics depend on near infrared radiation.

The products in your kitchen that are made of black plastic, such as a spatula, could contain high levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals.

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers say products made from recycled black plastic have a high chance of containing dangerous levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals.

Q: I have a few black plastic kitchen utensils in my drawer, but I’ve read that they’re dangerous. Is that true? Recent headlines have urged people to immediately throw out any black plastic ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

Black Plastic Cooking Utensils Can Expose You to Toxic Chemicals? A peer-reviewed study found evidence of plastics contaminated by electronic waste during a recycling process.

Black plastic and foam to-go containers are banned in Minneapolis. Restaurants are still getting up to speed. One in 10 restaurants was out of compliance with the city’s requirement for ...