Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says

The authors initially stated the potential exposure to toxic chemicals in black plastic kitchen utensils was close to EPA's health risk thresholds, but later acknowledged a significant math error that understated the actual levels.

Joe Schwarcz pointed out the miscalculation by the Toxin-Free Future scientists, clarifying that the real potential exposure levels of toxic chemicals were about one-tenth of what was originally reported.

Despite agreeing that flame retardants should not be present in kitchen products, Schwarcz emphasized that the math error did not call into question the study's main findings or recommendations.

Megan Liu reiterated the importance of their findings, stating that any detectable levels of toxic chemicals in everyday items should raise concerns and prompt caution among consumers.

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