I test kitchen gear for a living, and these are the 8 non-toxic cooking utensils I recommend, starting at $8

Including Le Creuset, Staub, and Misen.

Still Using Toxic Black Plastic in 2026? Upgrade to These Bestselling Silicone Utensils

Shop Amazon for a collection of silicone utensils that will fit seamlessly into your kitchen and replace any black plastic.
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This versatile non-toxic wooden tool has replaced all of my plastic cooking utensils

Grab one before they sell out again!
The New York Times

Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...

That Crack on Your Rubber Spatula Shouldn't Be Ignored

Once a rubber spatula develops cracks, the issue is no longer just wear—it’s that the tool becomes harder to clean thoroughly ...
Daily Herald

My fish spatula is one of the few kitchen tools I can’t live without

Every time I hear the word “spatula,” from a deeply strange nook of my psyche comes “Spatula City,” a jingle and ad from the 1989 “Weird Al” Yankovic movie “UHF,” touting a faux big-box store that ...
Food & Wine

Stop Using Toxic Black Plastic Kitchen Tools in 2026, and Upgrade to These Bestselling Silicone Utensils

As of December 15, 2024, a report claiming harmful levels of toxic chemicals found in black plastic products has been amended due to a mathematical error. Experts ...