Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here’s what to do
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Green Tea vs Black Tea: Which One Is Healthier?
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Why you should get rid of your black plastic spatula immediately
If you have a black spatula in your kitchen, or other black plastic items around your house like takeout containers or children’s toys, they could contain high levels of toxic flame retardants.