News — food poisoning

If you are wondering why chopping boards cause food poisoning, the short answer is this: a single contaminated board can carry millions of bacteria per square centimetre, and if you do not separate raw meat from ready to eat foods or clean the board properly, those bacteria move straight onto your dinner. The safest option is to use at least two boards, clean them within 2 minutes of use, and choose materials that resist deep cuts and are easy to wash, such as pre oiled bamboo or acacia wood. Why do chopping boards cause food poisoning in the first place?...