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.

Health experts recommend keeping two separate cutting boards in the kitchen, one for raw meat and another for fruits, vegetables and bread, to reduce the risk of…

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.…