Are Black Kitchen Utensils Toxic

Media reports that black plastic kitchen utensils contain dangerous levels of a flame retardant - decabromodiphenyl ether or decaBDE caused people across the U.S. to throw out their perfectly good kitchen utensils. What caused this scare, and how did bad science contribute to it?

A recent study found black plastic kitchen tools had high levels of toxins. 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.

If your kitchen utensil is made from virgin (new) black plastic, however, it might still be fine to use since new plastic is unlikely to have the contaminants associated with recycled products. A recent study found high levels of flame retardants in everyday black plastic cooking utensils, food storage containers, and more. We asked experts if black plastic utensils are toxic and if so, what you should be using instead.

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all: But you should still toss them, group says by Karen Garcia. A new study details everything about the potential link between black plastic kitchen utensils and flame retardants. There's yet more evidence that exposure to plastics can be harmful to health.

Recent research indicates that black plastic found in items like food containers, kitchen utensils, and toys often contains toxic flame. New research discovered that banned toxic flame retardants can make their way into household items like kitchen utensils and takeout containers. Here's why experts say to avoid using black plastic.