Are plastic cutting boards safe?

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December 01, 2025 Are plastic cutting boards safe? By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness If you're spending the holidays cooking, you might wonder about the microplastics your cutting board is releasing into chopped-up food. TIME contributor Matt Fuchs talked to experts about the risks associated with plastic boards, and whether you should replace them with another material. READ MORE » If you have a minute, please take our quick survey to help us better understand who you are and which health topics interest you most. Take the Survey WHAT ELSE TO READ What to Know About Diabetes and the Risk of Silent Heart Attacks Silent heart attacks, which are more common in people with diabetes, don't cause typical or obvious symptoms.   What's the Best Pillow Setup for Sleep? The most comfortable pillow arrangement is highly personal, but keep these guidelines in mind.   5 Gastroenterologists on the 1 Thing You Should Do Every Day Best practices for your digestive health include drinking plenty of water.   If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.   Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.         Subscribe to TIME TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS Questions? Contact newsletters@time.com Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508 Boone, IA 50037-0508, United States of America Terms of Service

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