Just when you thought why RFK Jr. couldn't get any worse, the highest levels of flame retardants were found in spatulas, sushi trays and beaded necklaces.

Black plastic kitchen utensils may be poisoning you — should you throw them out?

By Brooke Steinberg

Published Dec. 9, 2024, 12:20 p.m. ET

Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful.

One of the chemicals detected in utensils was the banned substance deca-BDE, which was previously used to make electronic casings. The study revealed that the substance continues to seep into our homes through recycled plastic.

“These results clearly demonstrate that flame retardant-containing electronics, such as the outer casings of large TVs, are being recycled into food storage containers and utensils,” Heather Stapleton, the Ronie-Richele Garcia-Johnson distinguished professor at Duke University, said in a statement.

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