Spatulas and other utensils made from black plastic are potentially toxic to human health, even more so than regular plastic items, researchers say. Also problematic: black food containers like sushi ...

But she still uses a black plastic spatula to cook eggs the way she likes and to avoid scratching her nonstick pan. “Everything in moderation,” she said.

Your black plastic spatula could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here’s what to do . Nov. 18, 2024 at 2:24 pm Updated Nov. 18, 2024 at 3:24 pm . By . Karen Garcia. Los Angeles Times.

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If you were using a contaminated spatula, the study said, you could be exposing yourself to 80 percent of the daily EPA limit ...

I t’s one of the biggest cooking weeks of the year for many families. Chances are there’s a well-used black plastic spatula, spoon or ladle near the stove. Scientists say it belongs in the trash.