DecaBDE has been found in black plastic kitchen utensils, takeout containers, grocery meat and produce trays, and children’s toys that have been recycled from electronic waste such as old ...

Buying pre-packaged multiples of cookware and kitchen tools can be tricky: The discounted pricing makes them appealing, but you’ll often end up with unused pieces. When it comes to knife sets ...

That black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer? It may be time to toss it. Recently, there’s been lots of buzz about the dangers of cooking with black plastic utensils — think spoons ...

The peer-reviewed study by researchers at Toxic-Free Future and the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at Vrije Universiteit tested 203 household products made of black plastic — and ...

A new study detected dangerous chemicals in a variety of household items. But experts say the health risks aren’t clear-cut. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Emily ...

Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many ... While metal, wood and ceramic kitchen utensils are all good options, Alan prefers metal because it’s easiest to clean and is good for ...

According to Grand View Research, the kitchen organization industry was valued at over $131 billion in 2023 and is only expected to rise. Sustainable and eco-friendly products have seen a surge, and ...

There’s no question that these black plastics do contain harmful flame retardants, but Alan noted that when you’re using black plastic kitchen items, you aren’t melting them down and eating them.

A new peer-reviewed study found dangerous levels of flame retardants in black plastic kitchen implements. How did they get there? San Francisco Chronicle reporter Jessica Roy explains that chemical ...