Wooden cutting boards are a staple in many kitchens, but maintaining their longevity and hygiene requires proper care. A gallon of water, a bit of soap, and attention to wood fibers go a long way ...

Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University of California Davis, was the OG of cutting-board research. In the early 1990s, Cliver, who died in 2011, and his colleagues set out to ...