13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board vs Functional Form Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece: which is safer?

Functional Form Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece is the clear pick. Cuisinart 13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Cuisinart 13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board

Cuisinart

13" Semi-Transparent Polymer Cutting Board

PFAS grade

Good 65/100

Overall grade

Good 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

semi-transparent polymer (likely polyethylene or polypropylene)

Confidence

72%

PossiblePlastic polymer leaching under heat stress

PossibleBacterial colonization in surface damage

Our pick

Fiskars

Functional Form Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece

PFAS grade

Excellent 85/100

Overall grade

Good 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Polypropylene or similar plastic; no nonstick or waterproof coating disclosed

Confidence

72%

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from cutting action

ReportedBacterial biofilm accumulation in deep cuts

PossibleStaining and odor retention

Where these two actually differ

  • We flag Plastic polymer leaching under heat stress and Bacterial colonization in surface damage on the Cuisinart and not on the Fiskars.
  • We flag Microplastic shedding from cutting action, Bacterial biofilm accumulation in deep cuts, Staining and odor retention and Heat-induced warping or leaching on the Fiskars and not on the Cuisinart.
  • The Cuisinart is semi-transparent polymer (likely polyethylene or polypropylene) where the Fiskars is Polypropylene or similar plastic; no nonstick or waterproof coating disclosed, which is most of the difference in these two grades.

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