On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:23:56 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
wrote:


"Frank Boettcher" wrote in message
.. .

I remember reading some of those studies years ago. University of
Wisconsin comes to mind, but memory may have faded.

Conclusion was that while all cutting boards can have bacteria after
use, the manmade materials would continue to allow bacteria growth,
while something about wood inhibits the growth and time would take
care of any residual critters.


Like Robert, I prefer wood but that's just "because". I am surprised at the
results you quote above. I would have thought exactly the opposite to be
true. In fact, I might even say "are you sure?..."

Surprised me too. I'm only sure I read some of the studies and what
they concluded. The bacteria didn't reproduce or multply or whatever
bacteria do on the wooden boards. Maybe something to do with the ph
or tanic acid or something. I can't remember why just that it was
reported as so.

Frank