Wooden spoons have become a hot topic of online controversy, particularly following influencers' claims about the dangers of bacteria and gunk accumulating in them. A recent viral TikTok post by Lulaboo Jenkins reignited fears, leading to mass boiling of spoons. This panic mirrors past frenzy over other kitchen items, sparking debates about safety. However, often the perceived dangers are exaggerated. Despite warnings, items like wooden spoons are generally not harmful. In a world fraught with toxic concerns, it can be challenging to discern genuine risks from those that are overstated.
Every few years, influencers go viral with warnings about how the wooden spoons in your kitchen are covered in disgusting gunk and if you don't boil them immediately you will poison yourself and everyone you love.
It's hard to know where to focus. A few months ago, I came downstairs to find my wife rifling through our kitchen drawers in a frenzy.
The good news is that your black fish slice and your old wooden spoons probably won't kill you. The bad news is that everything in modern life is toxic.
Many people are driven to distraction trying to mitigate the risks of kitchen items, especially when every new study seems to highlight another potential danger.
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