Reports warn that 40% of black plastic utensils contain harmful chemicals like lead and mercury.

Recent reports warn against using black plastic cooking utensils, as 40% contain harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, and banned flame retardants. Recycling issues allow discarded electronics treated with these chemicals to be used in making cheap black utensils. Despite bans since 2018, the unregulated global recycling economy may still contaminate these products. Experts advise avoiding black plastic utensils and choosing higher-quality, non-black options from reputable stores for safety.

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