The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that ...

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The USDA & FDA have declared wood and nonporous surfaces (like plastic, marble, and glass) safe for food preparation. Plastic cutting boards wear with daily use and should be replaced when they ...

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A popular kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it’s one you may use every single day. Plastic cutting boards are likely releasing microplastics into your food, according to a ...

The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better for ...

There are some key differences between plastic and wood cutting boards, but even among wood boards, there are benefits and drawbacks. The kind of wood used, as well as the construction of the board, ...

There is so much discourse about microplastics these days that people are more scared of their cutting boards than they are of their knives, and it’s probably got you wondering: Should you even be ...