We’ve updated the section “What’s up with black plastic?” to include guidance concerning coffee makers. It’s probably time to ditch your black plastic utensils. Research suggests that ...

A new study detected dangerous chemicals in a variety of household items. But experts say the health risks aren’t clear-cut.

A new study found that some of the items contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting flame retardants.

Fair warning: if you invite me to dinner at your house and I spy a black plastic spatula in the utensil canister on your counter, I’m confiscating it. Not because I’m a thief, but because I ...

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A study, published last month in the journal Chemosphere, tested 203 household products made of black plastic. The researchers found 85% of them contained high concentrations of flame retardant.