Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says

A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of contamination, but its authors are standing by their conclusions and warn against using such products.

Potential cancer-causing chemicals have been found in black spatulas and takeaway containers. Is it time to throw them out?

Everyday things made from black plastic, including cooking utensils, could be leaching harmful chemicals into your food.

Harmful chemicals found in plastic cooking utensils

Recent study suggests everyday things made from black electronic plastics like spatulas and take away containers are leaching harmful chemicals into your cooking oil.

Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error

The authors of a study warning against health risks associated with a common plastic found in kitchen utensils and children’s toys have issued a major correction to their report. According to their December 16th announcement, researchers at the environmental health advocacy group, Toxic-Free Future, initially believed people are potentially exposed to decabromodiphenyl ether on a daily basis as much as 12 times more than they actually are. But, …

Embarrassing Math Error 'Scared the Pants Off People' Over Toxic Black Kitchenware

Despite the egregious math error, the study's authors stand by their warning about toxic chemicals in black kitchenware.

Study Miscalculation Has Everyone Talking about Black Plastic Spatulas Again. Experts Are Still Concerned

The scientists behind a popular study on the health effects of flame retardants in black plastic cooking utensils and toys made a calculation error but still say their revised findings are alarming