It's time to tidy up your kitchen. According to A Recent studypublished in the scientific journal Chemosphere, black plastic utensils (spoons, spoons, etc.), used daily by thousands of people, contain toxic substances that pose a health risk. Products that can also be found in other everyday objects such as plastic sushi trays, storage accessories, decor and even children's toys.
Some of these elements are believed to contain up to 22,800 parts per million (ppm) of Flame retardantsIt is a substance linked to many health problems and has been banned in the United States for several years. “Health concerns related to flame retardants include carcinogenicity, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxicity, and reproductive and developmental toxicity.”In particular, the study authors explained. According to Megan Liu, who reported her comments Why, doctor?This represents about 3% of the total weight of the object.
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What are the alternatives?
But how can we explain the presence of flame retardants, such as decaBDE, in black plastic? Concretely, this may be due to misuse of recycled plastic from electronic devices (computers, televisions, remote controls, etc.). These materials, which are in these items to slow a potential fire, may accidentally end up in kitchen utensils, which is the stuff the plastic largely comes from recycling. Note that these kitchen utensils often come into contact with hot foods, a phenomenon that will accelerate the release of toxic compounds.
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So, to avoid any health issues, it is better to get rid of all the questionable items and go for other options. Health professionals therefore recommend preferring, for example, utensils made of wood, stainless steel (Inox) or glass.
At the same time, they are warning consumers about other everyday products that may also pose a health risk due likely to the presence of flame retardants. Within sight: sofas, chairs, electronic devices, even rugs, curtains and rugs.
