Study correction lowers health risk of toxic chemicals in black plastic utensils to 8.3% of safe limit.

A recent study warned that black plastic utensils made from recycled electronics could release toxic flame retardants, raising health concerns. However, it was later found that the study had a significant mathematical error, overestimating the risk. The corrected exposure level is now much lower, at 8.3% of the safe limit, rather than the initially reported 83%. Despite this correction, researchers still advocate for stricter regulations to ensure safer materials in plastic production.

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