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Your Kitchen May be a Breeding Ground for Bacteria & Mold

 


Experts say while you pride yourself on keeping a clean kitchen, you may still have some appliances or tools that are a hidden risk to your family’s health. Along with throwing away dirty sponges, which are a source of germs, viruses and bacteria; other kitchen tools are not meant to last forever. To keep your family healthy, they may need to be replaced.

One of those items many kitchens have is a blender that is often used to make healthy smoothies, drinks and soups. Alyssa Resnick, a registered dietitian based in Hoboken, New Jersey warns that due to the construction of a blender, old food content and mold can build up in the base and leach out into the contents of the blender. She suggests every time it is used to completely disassemble each part of the blender and thoroughly clean it.

Cutting boards are another common source of germs, viruses and bacteria and should be replaced every so often. Experts say if a wooden board is cracked it should be thrown away. To keep them in good shape, avoid putting them in the dishwasher but rather scrub them with a brush in a hot detergent solution. Once dry, apply a food grade sealer. Plastic cutting boards should also be routinely checked for signs of wear and discarded when they have deep grooves and scratches.

Dieticians warn that damp dish towels are another breeding ground for bacteria and are used to dry surfaces, dishes and hands. To stay safe, launder your towels often and keep paper towels on hand for messy and dirty cleanups. Other dangers in the kitchen include non-stick pans that are scratched or damaged. Maggie Michalczyk, a registered dietitian based in Chicago explains that many pans are coated with a chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA. According to the American Cancer Society, "PFOA has the potential to be a health concern because it can stay in the environment and in the human body for long periods of time."

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