I was trying to figure out from the headline if they meant enough microplastics to fill the bowl of a spoon or microplastics equivalent to a plastic spoon. I don't know why everyone is allergic to weights and measures.

If they're going for shock value they should use something more sinister than a spoon. Like enough plastic to make a little decorative Halloween spider. People would be more frightened by a spider than a spoonful of plastic.