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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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 ...

Plastic cutting boards have long been a practical and affordable choice for professional kitchens and home cooks alike.

Find out the safety benefits and drawbacks of both. If you have a kitchen, and you’re an avid home cook, you probably have one of these: a cutting board. It’s an absolute necessity for food prep, and ...

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 ...

Priyanka Shahane is a writer for Food & Wine, specializing in kitchenware product reviews. She has over 12 years of experience writing and editing, plus over 20 years of cooking and baking experience.

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