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Originally Posted by Culpeper
I thought wood cutting boards were obsolete due to higher risk of food poisoning.
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Actually, no.
See below the FDA guidelines, and the Old Yankee Boards PDF on Board care:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesFor...82679.htm#home
Food Safety at Home
"Just follow four basic rules -- Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill -- and you will Fight BAC!® (bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.) Fight BAC!® is a national education campaign designed to teach everyone about food safety. Keep these Fight BAC!® rules in mind.
Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often.
Bacteria can be present throughout the kitchen, including on cutting boards, utensils, sponges and counter tops. Here's how to Fight BAC!®
Wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets.
Wash your cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot water and soap after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next food. Periodically, kitchen sanitizers (including a solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of water) can be used for added protection.
Once cutting boards (including plastic, non-porous, acrylic and wooden boards) become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, you should replace them.
Consider using paper towels to clean up kitchen surfaces. If you use cloth towels, wash them often in the hot cycle of your washing machine.
Also Important: Rinse raw produce in water. Don't use soap or other detergents. If necessary -- and appropriate -- use a small vegetable brush to remove surface dirt."
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http://oldyankeecuttingboards.com/Bo...e_cleaning.pdf
With proper care and cleaning, your OLD YANKEE CUTTING BOARDS product
will be enjoyed by you and your family for many years.
Each board has been hand-treated with a triple coat of environmentally safe mineral oil for your convenience. It is recommended that you oil your board regularly to prevent dryness, odor and bacteria retention and staining.*
Treating or seasoning your OLD YANKEE CUTTING BOARDS product:
1. Using a clean cotton cloth or paper towel, coat the cutting board surface with a thin layer of mineral oil or other oil product made especially for cutting boards. Always work in the direction of the natural wood grain.
2. Let the oil soak in.
3. Remove any excess oil with a clean cotton cloth or paper towel.
Cleaning your OLD YANKEE CUTTING BOARDS product:
1. Clean your board using hot soapy water. Never allow the board to soak in water for any length of time.
2. Dry board with a soft cotton cloth or allow it to air dry.
3. NEVER put the cutting board in the dishwasher.
Sanitizing your OLD YANKEE CUTTING BOARDS product:
1. Sanitize your board using a vinegar and water solution (1 part vinegar to 5 parts water)
2. Using a clean cotton cloth, wash the board with vinegar solution.
3. Allow it to stand for a few minutes
4. Rinse and pat dry or allow it to air dry.
* NEVER use olive or vegetable oil as they may become rancid. Always follow food safety recommendations when working with raw foods to avoid cross contamination.
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