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flame retardants, kitchenIt Might Be Time to Toss Your Black Plastic Cooking Utensils

A new study found that Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) used in electronics are making their way into everyday household products like plastic cooking utensils, eating utensils, to-go containers, and toys made from recycled materials to-go containers when recycled. BFRs have been linked to cancer, hormone disruptions, and nerve, reproductive and developmental toxicity. Read the full EatingWell article here to learn how to reduce your risk.

 

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EatingWell, Carrie Myers, M.S.
Published Oct. 7, 2024