Expired Everyday Items You Should Toss Immediately (For Your Safety)

14. Chopping Boards

Duration: 1 to 5 years Cost on average: $5–$50* Typically, cutting boards endure one to five years. Cooks have benefited from these essential tools for ages. But eventually, they begin to exhibit signs of deterioration. More grooves form as you chop, slice, and dice food, providing a breeding ground for bacteria. While hardwood boards might warp or shatter, plastic ones can get severe scratches.

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Cutting Boards: ©Shutterstock/Candice Bell It's critical to keep an eye on their condition and replace them when they start to exhibit too much character in order to guarantee food safety and hygiene. After all, the foundation of any culinary masterpiece is a perfectly smooth board!