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If you want a quick answer: research from food safety bodies like the FDA and several peer reviewed studies shows that bamboo cutting boards are safe for everyday food prep when they are properly sealed, washed after each use and replaced once deep grooves appear, usually after around 5 to 10 years with normal home use. What the research actually says about bamboo board safety So how safe are bamboo cutting boards for food prep according to research? Studies comparing wood, plastic and bamboo boards have found three key things: Bacteria survival: Laboratory tests show that bacteria such as E....