Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group saysThe study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.
Is black plastic really bad for you? Six things you should knowRecycled black plastic kitchenware may contain toxic flame retardants, raising health concerns despite initial miscalculations in reported levels.
Any Level of Flame Retardants in Black Plastic Spatulas Concerns ScientistsThe concerns about flame retardants in black plastic cooking utensils were overstated; exposure levels are much lower than initially reported.
Do I Really Need to Throw Out My Black Plastic Spatula?Black plastic kitchen items may contain toxic flame retardants, raising serious health concerns.Flame retardants, while slowing fire spread, pose potential long-term health risks, especially in recycled products.
The Concerning Problem With Black Plastic Cooking Utensils - Tasting TableBlack plastic cooking utensils may contain toxic flame retardants linked to cancer risk, prompting a need for safer alternatives.
Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group saysA recent study on toxic chemicals in black plastic contained a significant math error but still calls for caution in using these products.
Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group saysThe study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.
Is black plastic really bad for you? Six things you should knowRecycled black plastic kitchenware may contain toxic flame retardants, raising health concerns despite initial miscalculations in reported levels.
Any Level of Flame Retardants in Black Plastic Spatulas Concerns ScientistsThe concerns about flame retardants in black plastic cooking utensils were overstated; exposure levels are much lower than initially reported.
Do I Really Need to Throw Out My Black Plastic Spatula?Black plastic kitchen items may contain toxic flame retardants, raising serious health concerns.Flame retardants, while slowing fire spread, pose potential long-term health risks, especially in recycled products.
The Concerning Problem With Black Plastic Cooking Utensils - Tasting TableBlack plastic cooking utensils may contain toxic flame retardants linked to cancer risk, prompting a need for safer alternatives.
Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group saysA recent study on toxic chemicals in black plastic contained a significant math error but still calls for caution in using these products.
Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work? DW 01/20/2025Flame retardants are essential in firefighting and construction, slowing fire spread and enhancing firefighting efforts with visible pink dye.
Fire in L.A.: How does the pink fire retardant work? DW 01/23/2025Firefighting efforts in Los Angeles utilize pink fire retardant to combat wildfires, improving visibility and effectiveness in combating the flames.
Fire in L.A.: How does the pink flame retardant work? DW 01/20/2025Flame retardants are essential in firefighting and construction, slowing fire spread and enhancing firefighting efforts with visible pink dye.
Fire in L.A.: How does the pink fire retardant work? DW 01/23/2025Firefighting efforts in Los Angeles utilize pink fire retardant to combat wildfires, improving visibility and effectiveness in combating the flames.
Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn't matterFlame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.
Harmful chemicals found in plastic cooking utensils DW 12/19/2024Household black plastic items often contain harmful flame retardants, with a study finding 85% of tested items leaching these chemicals.
Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn't matterFlame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.
Harmful chemicals found in plastic cooking utensils DW 12/19/2024Household black plastic items often contain harmful flame retardants, with a study finding 85% of tested items leaching these chemicals.
Your black plastic spatula contains toxic flame retardants. This group is suing the EPA to stop itThe EPA is being sued for failing to regulate toxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items, posing health risks to humans and wildlife.
Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediatelyToxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.
99% of cars test positive for cancer-causing chemicals in cabin airFlame retardants in vehicle interiors can potentially release chemicals into the air, impacting occupants' health.