Well said sir!

Actually, you both may well be correct in your original assertions. The
real distinction may be between what lives within the wood or directly on
its surface and what lives on the molds, mildews, dust, dirt, and critter
droppings that can accumulate on long-stored or long-installed wood objects.

David Merrill (not a biologist either)


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No Frank, you were NOT wrong in context of cutting boards. I am an
avid cook and have not only read the same things you have, but
followed the debates over the years. I think it was proven to just
about everyone's satisfaction that wooden cutting boards are even more
safe than plastic in the home environment.

And I agree with you that wood kept off the ground is not a good site
for bacterial growth. With those qualifiers, I agree with your
original response.

Perhaps I should have been a little more careful in my original
response, too. I didn't mean to offend.

Robert