However, once a finish has settled onto the surface of the wood or penetrated the fibers and hardened, it’s a different story. Here’s our take on what constitutes a food-safe wood finish.

Wooden spoons may not be dishwasher-friendly, but with proper care, they’re perfectly safe to use in your kitchen. Bacteria can settle on wooden spoons, but quick cleaning, proper drying and routine ...

Congress and FDA cannot afford to overlook them any longer as they consider ways to strengthen our national food safety law." Chemicals used to treat wood pallets were cited as causing a moldy, musty ...