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Black plastics from electronic devices may be leaching toxic flame retardants into our food and homes, a new study has found.

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Flame retardants leaching from recycled electronics are ending up in everyday black plastic items, a new report alleges.

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A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain ...