FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Always use a clean cutting board. If possible, use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Once cutting boards become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, you should replace them.

Detailed explanation-2: -You could potentially taint other foods chopped on the same board. While that may be less of a problem for meat cooked to a safe internal temperature, your fruits and veggies may pick up some of the bacteria from your cutting board.

Detailed explanation-3: -Avoid Cross-Contamination The Meat and Poultry Hotline says that consumers may use wood or a nonporous surface for cutting raw meat and poultry. However, consider using one cutting board for fresh produce and bread and a separate one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wooden Cutting Boards Wooden boards are best suited for cutting vegetables, fruits, loaves of bread, cheeses, and any other ready to eat foods. Wooden cutting boards can also be used for cutting raw meat or fish. It’s just necessary to give it a thorough clean once you’re done!