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 ...

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 ...

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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner has spent over a decade working as a writer in New York City. She currently covers all aspects of food, dining, travel and lifestyle trends and the intersection of culture, ...

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, ...

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 ...