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.

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 ...

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 ...

The toxins are not in every black-colored item — for example, you won’t find it in a black spatula made of silicone. Nor are they in every black plastic item.

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.

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 ...

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 ...