672. Plastic Cutting Boards Because of Microplastics

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from microplastics from cutting boards.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

• Cutting Boards: An Overlooked Source of Microplastics in Human Food? | Environmental Science & Technology
• Microplastic Contamination of Chicken Meat and Fish through Plastic Cutting Boards - PubMed
• Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods | FDA
• Human Consumption of Microplastics | Environmental Science & Technology
• Environmental exposure to microplastics: An overview on possible human health effects - ScienceDirect

50: Reusing Wood in the Kitchen

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing wood in the kitchen.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

• Fast Facts About Cutting Boards and Food Safety in Your Kitchen | NC State News
• Which is Safer? Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards | Homegrown | NC State University
• Bacterial Adherence and Viability on Cutting Board Surfaces