A recent study adds to the evidence that black plastic household items—like the ubiquitous spatulas we all use to flip pancakes and turn steaks—are potentially harmful to our health ...

New details about a study that warned against black plastic spatulas and other kitchen tools have come out. (Getty Creative) In October, home chefs and foodies collectively freaked out when ...

Should you throw out your black plastic spatula? A recent study that reported alarming levels of several flame retardants in common black-colored plastic items (including cooking utensils ...

Chances are there’s a well-used plastic spatula, spoon or ladle near your stove. Scientists say it belongs in the bin. A recent study adds to the evidence that black plastic household items ...

So did you throw out your black plastic spatula for no good reason? Here’s what you need to know about the update — and what the data actually means for you and your kitchen. The original ...

I invoke this cornerstone of toxicology with great regularity these days since I am flooded with questions about pesticide residues, the safety of artificial sweeteners, food dyes, parabens in ...

When a recent study found that household items made of black plastic—from kitchen tools like spatulas to takeout containers and even children’s toys—contain toxic flame retardants ...

But she still uses a black plastic spatula to cook eggs the way she likes and to avoid scratching her nonstick pan. “Everything in moderation,” she said.