TAMPA (BLOOM)- In this week’s Bloom Boost, health news you might have missed, Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom discusses the harmful effects of black colored plastic in kitchen utensils.

Black colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys has been linked to toxic chemicals and flame retardants. Scientists claim that these toxins are linked to heart disease, thyroid disease, and many more harmful health diseases.

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