Editor's note: On Dec. 15, a correction was issued for the study described below. A mathematical error in the original manuscript that made the estimated daily exposure levels to a flame retardant — BDE-209 — seem much closer to the EPA's safe limit than they are. We've updated our story, which was first published on Oct. 17, 2024, to reflect this update.
Takeout sushi trays, spatulas and other household goods made with recycled black plastic can sometimes contain potentially toxic flame retardants, a new study suggests.
