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But new research suggests that may not be the case.
The fire retardants detected included decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), which wasbannedby the Environmental Protection Agency in 2021.
DecaBDE is in a class of flame retardants called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).
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How do fire retardants end up in black-colored plastic products?
medical toxicologist and co-medical director of the National Capital Poison Center
According to the studys researchers, this is linked to mistakes in the recycling process.
Flame retardants should not be present in these products.
They can leach into food or childrens saliva through toys.
Fire retardants are used in some electronic devices tolower the riskof fires.
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The findings are not ideal.
PBDEs have been linked to cancer, along with reproductive, thyroid, and endocrine issues.
Liu says that flame retardants are particularly concerning because theyre so persistent in the environment.
Liu recommends doing your best to replace all plastic utensils with wooden or stainless steel options, when possible.
medical toxicologist and co-medical director of the National Capital Poison Center
Frequent hand washing, regular wet dusting, mopping, and vacuuming can also help.
But Liu stresses that we shouldnt be in this situation in the first place.
The onus should not be put on consumers.
We need policies put in place to help.
2024 Sep 11;365:143319. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143319.
Epub ahead of print.
2024 Apr 1;7(4):e243127.
PMID: 38558142; PMCID: PMC10985557.
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