September 1, 2024 at 6:49 pm

‘Black plastic is really, really toxic.’ – Concerned Consumer Talks About The Dangers Of Black Plastic Air Fryers

by Matthew Gilligan

Source: TikTok/@antiplasticlady

Here’s a public safety alert for you!

This time it comes to us from a TikTokker named Beatrice who warned TikTok viewers about using black plastic air fryers.

Source: TikTok

Beatrice said, “Black plastic is really, really toxic. It is probably contaminated with old electronic e-waste. Black plastic has this huge supply and demand issue. Next time you go shopping for a kitchen appliance, you’re going to notice that it’s all black plastic. As a result, companies have trouble keeping up with the demand.”

She claimed that companies “illegally mix” electronic e-waste and said, “They’re mixing that in with plastic that ultimately goes on to be in contact with food.”

Source: TikTok

Beatrice continued, “One example is antimony. This is a neurotoxic heavy metal that is used in all processing of polyethylene terephthalate. Black plastic has been found to have super high levels of antimony as well. Lots of black plastic food containers had really high levels of antimony merely due to it being contaminated with recycled e-waste plastic pellets that it was not supposed to have.”

That doesn’t sound good…

Source: TikTok

Take a look at her video.

@antiplasticlady

Replying to @Alexis black plastic has lots of toxic chemicals 🫣😱 here are some great options for air fryers without it 😊😊😊😊 #blackplastic #airfryer #toxicchemicals #antimony

♬ original sound – Tabor Place

And this is how TikTokkers reacted.

One person asked a good question…

Source: TikTok

Another individual spoke up.

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And this person spoke up.

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Be careful with those things…

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