As basic plastic cutting boards go, OXO's are hard to beat. They're incredibly durable, yet still kind to a knife blade, leaving it sharp even after heavy use. Thin enough to store easily but thick ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Chopping boards are the foundation of cooking – and a good, sturdy one will last you years. We picked the best non-plastic ones, including wood and synthetic rubber ...

It’s important to remember your cutting board when you are thinking about cross-contamination and food safety. Often, cutting boards can be a place for bacteria to thrive if they are not cleaned ...

It wasn’t so long ago that food safety experts told us not to use wooden cutting boards because they were more likely than plastic to harbor the bacteria that could make us sick. Consumer Reports says ...

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Even though you wash your cutting boards after each use — especially after handling meat — there's a chance they could be housing some serious bacteria. Plastic cutting boards are especially ...