Recent research published in the journal Chemosphere has raised serious concerns about toxic flame retardants found in black plastic kitchen utensils, children's toys, and takeout containers, largely due to improper recycling of electronic waste. The study revealed that 70% of tested black plastic products contained decaBDE, a flame retardant banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2021 due to its links to cancer and other health issues. Notably, these products had concentrations ranging from 5 to 1,200 times above the European Union's safety limit of 10 parts per million. The average daily exposure from using these kitchen utensils was estimated to be around 34.7 parts per million of decaBDE, significantly exceeding recommended safety levels. Experts recommend consumers switch to safer materials like stainless steel or glass to mitigate risks and avoid heating food in black plastic containers. This alarming study underscores the urgent need for stricter recycling practices to protect public health.