HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Discard cutting boards that have become excessively worn or have hard-to-clean grooves. These grooves can hold harmful bacteria that even careful washing will not eliminate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Replace Worn Cutting Boards All plastic and wooden cutting boards wear out over time. Once cutting boards become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, they should be discarded.

Detailed explanation-3: -But whether they are plastic or wooden, cutting boards should be on your annual replacement list. Although soap helps disinfect boards, sharp knives create deep grooves and gauges in the boards, which can harbor bacteria. (In order to keep boards longer, use separate plastic boards for raw meat and seafood.)

Detailed explanation-4: -Because wooden cutting boards are porous, they can be a breeding ground for bacteria and should be cleaned and sanitized after each use. A properly seasoned wooden cutting board will absorb fewer bacteria-causing moisture, but there’s no way to seal it off from germs completely.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gently scrub your board with a sponge and hot, soapy water (we recommend using a mild unscented dish soap, such as Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid). It’s important to wash both sides of the board (even if you chopped on only one side) to prevent it from drying unevenly, which could cause the board to warp.