That Cracked Spatula Is Putting Microplastics Into Your Food. Here’s What to Replace ASAP

We all have that one “trusty” kitchen tool, like a favorite plastic spatula or a cutting board that’s seen better days. It’s hard to let go. But it’s time for some tough love: your kitchen tools are not like cast-iron skillets; they don’t get better with age.

The hard truth is, a lot of that old gear isn’t just “worn in”-it’s worn out. Those scratches in your plastic cutting board are a five-star resort for bacteria. Your warped spatulas are shedding who-knows-what into your food. And that dull knife…