Food52 x Epicurean XL Matte Black Natural Fiber Cutting Boards

Bought this cutting board after first purchasing the round board Had the chance to use it recently when presenting some steaks and shrimp from the kitchen right to the table The presentation was great I would buy the full size cutting board but they have gotten expensive!

I had high hopes for this product, but I was very disappointed. When I first got it, I immediately noticed a smell, I thought it was just some kind of smell normally coming from a new product, so I washed it and wind dried it. After several days, the smell seemed to become less obvious. So I used it and the same smell got into my food. I became increasingly concerned and did some research on the issue. It seems to be the case that the smell comes from something called formaldehyde. Epicurean use this stuff in their manufacturing process and it has been linked to health problems such as chest pain, breathing issues, throat problems, and even cancer. I am not sure why this is in my CUTTING BOARD where I process my everyday food. I am not sure if this product is truly dangerous, but I am not taking the risk. I still haven't gotten rid of the smell and it does become very faint on the cutting side, but it also become increasingly overwhelming on the other side. It should be like this. A normal cutting board should not have a smell that doesn't go away. I have used it several times so I am not sure if I can return. If not, it will end up in the garbage bin.

Gorgeous cutting board that showcases fruit, cheese, and crudités with beauty & elegance. It's been a showstopper at my summer barbecues this season.