You may want to check your kitchen utensil drawer and reconsider using that black plastic spatula. Because according to a new study published in the journal "Chemosphere," it may be leeching dangerous levels of toxic chemicals.

Black plastic items such kitchen utensils, food containers, clothing and hair accessories and electronic equipment casing may have toxic brominated retardants (BFRs).

The study, published Tuesday in the journal 'Chemosphere', highlights that black plastic kitchen utensils—alongside children’s toys and food containers—may be contaminated due to the recycling of electronic waste.

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are one of the more concerning types. This is because they are considered toxic and are known to accumulate in the body’s tissues. BFRs have been linked to cancer, hormone disruptions,

Black plastics tested included kitchen utensils and toys, which, if contaminated with flame retardants, pose an added risk of adverse health effects due to their contact with the

New research reveals that black plastic cookware, takeout containers, and household items may contain toxic flame-retardant chemicals linked to cancer. Recycled from electronics, these harmful substances pose significant health risks,