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How To Know When It's Time To Replace Your Cutting Board By Persy House Sept. 13, 2025 11:39 am EST

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Sometimes, it can be hard to let old cookware go. Whether you simply don't want to pay for a new one or you've gotten emotionally attached to your current item, it can be easy to continuously put off a new purchase. However, when it comes to kitchenware, using it past its prime can mess up your cooking or even be dangerous. The latter is especially true for your cutting board, which becomes a hazard once it's overly worn.

According to USDA guidelines, a cutting board should be replaced once it "become[s] excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves." This will eventually

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