Aldi Is Selling a Super-Durable and Useful 2-Pack of Nonslip Antibacterial Cutting Boards for $5, and It's the Best Money You'll Spend This Week

My culinary philosophy is that everyone who cooks should take a mandatory food safety course before preparing anything meant for human consumption. Not only would this mitigate the instances of beautifully dressed yet still undercooked inedible chicken breast , but it would also bring awareness to proper storage and hygiene practices in the kitchen. Sure, common sense tells us to wash our hands after handling raw meat, and we certainly know to rinse our veggies , however, it might surprise you to know that bacteria can still make its way around your culinary workstation regardless of how careful you might be. Gross right? Be that as it may, we can still take steps to curb the spread of harmful bacteria , and it all starts with choosing the right cutting board.

Whether you’re a wooden cutting board devotee or prefer to go with plastic, it’s important to remember not to use the same cutting board for raw meat that you would use for veggies and produce. Of course, you can sanitize and clean in between, but you run the risk of cross-contamination, and that is far from the good eats we’re going for. Thankfully, though, there are plenty of helpful and ingenious cutting board solutions to take your prep game to a whole new (see: safer) level. You’ve got ones that help with mise en place and options that come with color-coded silicone pads to encourage food safety, but what if you could just grab a cutting board that stops bacteria in its tracks?

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Well, thanks to Aldi , now you can! The budget-busting retail brand added an incredibly helpful set of Antibacterial Cutting Boards from their in-house Crofton line of home goods to shelves, and we’ve never raced to our nearest store faster. Aside from the obvious use of allowing you a surface to chop, mince, slice and dice to your heart’s content, these handy culinary companions feature a few ingenious safety attributes that might pique your interest. Not only do you have your choice between a large 11 x 14-inch board or a set of two smaller 8 x 13-inch boards, but you can also choose between grey or green colorways, allowing this utilitarian masterpiece to fit into any decor style or aesthetic.

Additionally, each cutting board is reversible, features non-slip feet and is treated with an antibacterial agent like Microban to promote safer food prep while you’re practicing your protein fabrication skills. Each cutting board is also dishwasher safe, making for easy cleanup after use to eliminte the chance of bacteria spreading to your precious Scrub Daddy . Best of all, these cutting boards will only cost you a minuscule $4.99, which is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

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