A numerical error in a scientific paper created alarm around the chemicals in black plastic utensils, but the extent to which they cause harm is up for debate ...

Brominated flame retardants don't bind well to plastics. It's relatively easy for the chemicals to leach out of a plastic spatula into hot oil, for instance. There's evidence that when a baby puts a ...

While it might be impossible to avoid microplastics entirely, experts shared several practical steps you can take to reduce ...

The spatula, which had been left in a pan on the stovetop, got so hot, it eventually melted into a black mess of plastic and chemicals. "It smelled like chemical warfare," described the tenant in the ...

Pfas and microplastics lurk everywhere – from pots and pans to storage containers and utensils. These simple changes are a ...

A study published by the journal Chemosphere originally stated that a toxic chemical found in black plastic almost exceeded the safe exposure limit when in fact it was 10 times lower than the limit.

Non-stick cookware and black plastic utensils may pose health risks, especially when overheated. Harmful chemicals can leach ...

Now, thanks to a new study about the plastic chemicals found in food packaging, that sandwich is dead to me. A team of scientists and concerned citizens recently tested more than 300 unique foods ...

A couple of months ago, people were ditching their black kitchen utensils, following a slew of reports like, "Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula - It's probably leaching chemicals into your ...

As we age, our health becomes a top priority, and one of the best ways to protect our well-being is by ensuring our ...

Other potential microplastics sources our experts brought up are fabrics that touch your skin often (clothing, bedding, ...