“In general, plastic cooking utensils, like those made from polypropylene or known as PP, are considered safe because they are durable and can handle high heat,” says Dr. Li Li, an assistant ...

A doctor has warned about the dangers of using plastic cooking utensils, which can lead to neurological damage, cancer risks and other health problems. The doctor says in the video: "Here is why I ...

Researchers tested 203 black plastic items that are available in the U.S., ranging from cooking utensils and food storage to personal care products and toys, for flame retardants.

A total of 203 black plastic products were chosen for testing and included food service ware (28 products), hair accessories (30 products), kitchen utensils (109 products) and toys (36 products).

Why you may want to throw away your black plastic cooking utensils by Alix Martichoux - 11/15/24 12:45 PM ET. by Alix Martichoux - 11/15/24 12:45 PM ET.

An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

Black plastic cooking utensils in a container on kitchen counter. (Grace Cary / Getty Images) By Karen Garcia. Staff Writer Follow. Dec. 19, 2024 3 AM PT . 12 ; Share via Close extra sharing options.

Oregon lawmakers target plastic utensils, ... “I want to be clear, this is not a ban on all plastic, but a mere drop in the plastic deluge of products we encounter every day,” Sollman said.

Of the 109 kitchen utensils tested, only nine (8 percent) contained concerning bromine levels. “A minority of black plastic products are contaminated at levels >50 ppm” bromine, the study ...

If it becomes law, it would ban all plastic bags and automatically offering plastic utensils and condiments as of July 2026 and ban plastic packaging on single-use hotel toiletries as of July 2027.