If You Use a Plastic Cutting Board, You Might Be Eating Some of It

If You Use a Plastic Cutting Board, You Might Be Eating Some of It

Long ago, humans chopped and ground meats and vegetables on natural surfaces like rocks. Eventually, we decided to trade these slab stones for wooden cutting boards. More recently, many home chefs, restaurants, and food producers have switched to plastic boards for convenience, lighter weight, and cost-effectiveness. But recent research points to a potential downside: the cutting action of knives causes plastic boards to release tiny pieces, cal…