Definitely something to try and be more mindful and avoid.

Despite the ban, the chemical was found in 70% of the samples tested by the scientists.

Of courseand unfortunatelyits not just kitchen utensils that contain this chemical.

Kitchen Tools

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Other incredibly high levels of the toxic chemical were found in black plastic takeout containers.

A black plastic sushi tray that was tested contained 11,900 parts per million of the flame retardant".

Plastic black kitchenware collection

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