CNN's Sandee LaMotte is reporting that black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys are linked to banned toxic flame retardants.
A recent study has found that black-colored plastic commonly used in items like kitchen utensils, toys, takeout containers, and grocery trays may contain high levels of toxic flame retardants. These chemicals, often banned, are thought to originate from recycled electronics and can pose significant health risks. One of the most concerning chemicals detected, decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), was banned in 2021 but is still found in a large percentage of tested products. Exposure to these flame retardants has been linked to cancer, thyroid issues, and reproductive toxicity, raising serious concerns about their continued presence in household items. The study suggests avoiding black plastic for food and toy products due to these contamination risks.
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Source: CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/01/health/flame-retardant-black-plastic-wellness/index.html
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