News — wooden chopping board safety

Yes, you can use a wooden chopping board safely, including for raw meat, as long as you clean it within 5 minutes of use, let it dry fully for at least 8 hours, and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks. Modern research from food safety bodies shows that well maintained wooden boards can be just as safe as plastic, and often end up with fewer live bacteria after 12 to 24 hours. Why wooden chopping boards are safe in a busy kitchen Wood has natural properties that help with hygiene. On species like bamboo and acacia, moisture and bacteria...