The best science I have heard says the sharp edges of the wood fibers
rupture the cell walls of the bacteria as a natural defense mechanism.
Just like placing wood ash on the ground where slugs\snails crawl and
it shreds the little *******s.

On May 5, 11:06*am, "Upscale" wrote:
"mac davis" wrote in message
I'd worry more about the bacteria and other goodies that grow in cutting
boards
than in the glue used.. YMWV

As well, I've read that bacteria analysis in wooden cutting boards compared
to plastic type cutting boards, shows fewer bacteria. It's proposed that the
oils and such in wood inhibit the growth of bacteria more than the surfaces
of plastic products.

Of course, in any scenario it's prudent to clean cutting boards of any type
after use. There's nothing I hate worse than bit's of left over chili
peppers getting mixed into my chopped up strawberries.