The Economic Times

People keep using plastic cutting boards for years, but experts warn they could be making your food toxic

Plastic cutting boards are widely used because they are affordable and easy to clean, but experts say years of chopping can cause them to release tiny plastic particles into food. Backed by recent research, concerns over microplastic exposure have prompted health experts to recommend replacing heavily worn boards. Here's what the studies found, what experts say, and how to keep your kitchen safer.