You may have read the alarming headlines about black plastic recently. A study published by Chemosphere reported high levels of toxic flame retardants in household items made from black plastic. However, it later emerged that the researchers made a math error when calculating 'maximum exposure' limits, overstating the risks. This might have left you feeling confused about what to do with your black plastic utensils.
When I was researching the best non-toxic air fryers and talking to toxicologists, I realized that managing plastic in the kitchen is fairly straightforward. If you’re looking to minimize all risk of toxins leaching into your food, the best approach is to avoid black plastic entirely. If you’re less concerned about health and prefer to cling to your existing tools, just take precautions: avoid exposing black plastic to heat and regularly check for signs of peeling or chipping – as this could end up in your food.
