So, yes, you really should throw away your black plastic spatula, as the Atlantic recently encouraged readers to do. Flame ...

LOS ANGELES — Go to your kitchen, grab your black spatula and throw it in the trash. Immediately. That’s the alarming message from a new study published in the journal Chemosphere.

Chances are there’s a well-used black plastic spatula, spoon or ladle near the stove. ... Distinguishing between the different kinds of flame retardants in a home can be hard for consumers, ...

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 ...

Do I Really Need to Throw Out My Black Plastic Spatula? A new study detected dangerous chemicals in a variety of household items. But experts say the health risks aren’t clear-cut.

Last month, a bungled health warning over black plastic spatulas didn’t help faltering trust in science. First, researchers warned us to throw away the ubiquitous utensils because the recycling ...

Go to your kitchen, grab your black spatula and throw it in the trash. Immediately. That’s the alarming message from a new study published in the journal Chemosphere. Cooking with any plastic ...