The danger of 'death' stalks from using plastic cutting boards

You think, plastic cutting boards are safer and more hygienic than wooden boards? If so, you're wrong!

Plastic cutting boards contain more pathogenic bacteria than other wood cutting boards, according to Allrecipes. And when you learn how really "dirty" it is, you'll never dare to use it again.

Bacteria will produce much faster on plastic materials.(Daily mail picture).

For many people, they said, the plastic cutting board is easy to clean and therefore, it is more hygienic than a wooden cutting board. But researchers say bacteria will produce much faster on plastic. A study by the University of Wisconsin also showed that bacteria including salmonella (the culprit causing diarrhea) do not survive on a wooden cutting board when left overnight. However, this bacterium will be replicated and developed on plastic cutting boards.

Experts also say that people who use plastic cutting boards are at higher risk of disease than wooden cutting boards.

When you see your cutting board has many dents and grooves , replace the new cutting board immediately. Because the dent is the place where the bacteria cause disease.

If you want to be safe, you should only use plastic cutting boards to cut raw meat or foods that will be cooked at high temperatures. A wooden cutting board should be used to cut cooked food and raw or fruit vegetables.

When you see your cutting board has many dents and grooves, replace the new cutting board immediately.(Daily mail picture).

Of course, both the wooden cutting board and the plastic cutting board contain bacteria, so the best way to keep it safe and prevent disease is to clean the cutting board with hot water and soap before slicing it. Dry with a towel immediately after washing and do not let them remain wet and used. This will cause bacteria to grow and invade your food, causing health problems.

In short, you should use a wooden cutting board instead of a plastic cutting board . If using a plastic cutting board, clean it with hot water, soap and dry it after washing to avoid bacterial invasion and development.