Researchers found toxic flame retardants in 85% of the screened consumer products Getty Black-colored plastic used in kitchen utensils, takeout containers and children’s toys may contain ...

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Black plastics often contain particularly high levels of flame retardants, according to a new study. The chemicals are often used in electronics, but recycling has brought them to products that ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...