There's a Scandal Growing About That Paper About How Black Spatulas Are Killing YouThe panic regarding black spatulas was largely unfounded, stemming from a correctable mathematical error in reporting toxic substance levels.
The Study That Called Out Black Plastic Utensils Had a Major Math ErrorMath error led to misrepresentation of risk from toxic flame retardants in kitchen utensils.Actual exposure is well below the EPA's safe limit for BDE-209.