Black plastic items such kitchen utensils, food containers, clothing and hair accessories and electronic equipment casing may have toxic brominated retardants, otherwise known as BFRs. (Photo: Getty) ...

Update (January 9, 2025): The study cited in this article had a mathematical typo in calculating the exposure risk of a harmful chemical called deca-BDE, inflating the number by tenfold. As a result, ...

Black plastic food containers, often used for takeout and delivery, could pose health risk Many black plastic containers are made from recycled electronic waste or other plastics, which may contain ...

Recent concerns about contaminants in black-colored plastics sparked consumer concerns, but there’s more than one reason to think twice about these items. Black plastic used in kitchen utensils can ...

Black plastic containers have become a common sight in food deliveries across the world. Their popularity stems from convenience, affordability, and durability. Many people even reuse them multiple ...

Health experts are urging caution regarding black plastic food containers due to the presence of toxic flame-retardant chemicals that can leach into food, potentially disrupting hormonal systems and ...

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This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Late last year, people turned against their black plastic ...