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Here’s What the Science Says
For years, home cooks were told never to use a wooden cutting board for raw meat. The logic seemed sound... wood absorbs moisture, and moisture can harbor bacteria, right?
Turns out… that advice was dead WRONG.
Newer research has flipped this kitchen myth on its head. Not only are wood cutting boards safe for raw meat, they are safer than plastic.
Let’s break it down.
Back in the 1990s, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by Dr. Dean Cliver and Dr. Nese Ak, set out to test how well different cutting boards handled bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.
The results were shocking.
On wood cutting boards, over 99.9% of bacteria died within minutes—even without soap or sanitizer.
On plastic boards, bacteria not only survived, but hid in knife grooves...even after washing.
This wasn’t a fluke. They repeated the tests under different conditions, using new boards and old, clean surfaces and dirty ones.
The outcome stayed the same: wood killed bacteria fast. Plastic gave them a place to thrive.
A 2019 review published in the Italian Journal of Food Safety (PubMed ID: 31113021) reinforced the same conclusion. Researchers found that wood naturally inhibits bacterial growth and continues to perform well in food-contact environments.
In contrast, plastic boards... especially once they’re scratched from use... allow bacteria to hide deep in the grooves, making thorough cleaning harder and cross-contamination more likely.
It’s not just magic—it’s the way wood works:
Capillary action draws moisture (and bacteria) deep into the fibers of the board
Once inside, bacteria can’t multiply and quickly die
Wood’s natural compounds (especially in hardwoods like maple) have antimicrobial effects
This makes wood a naturally self-sanitizing material. Plastic simply doesn't do that.
Yes. Absolutely!
As long as you follow basic food safety practices:
Wash your board with hot, soapy water after use
Don’t cross-contaminate (use separate boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat foods)
Let the board dry completely between uses
You don’t need to soak it. You don’t need bleach. Wood does its part, and with proper care, it can be even safer than plastic.
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The size is perfect for daily meal prep, whether I’m chopping veggies, slicing bread, or serving a small charcuterie spread. It has just the right weight—sturdy but easy to handle—and the finish is incredibly smooth.
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