A new peer-reviewed study in Chemosphere has found that a variety of household products made with black plastics, including food serviceware and utensils, contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting chemicals. Researchers examined 203 consumer products for bromine, a key indicator of the use of flame retardants.
Objects packed with the highest levels of these chemicals included a sushi tray, a beaded necklace and a spatula.
