Should treated wood be kept away from food and water?
A. Incidental contact of treated wood with drinking water, as with piling, docks, piers, or bridges, is acceptable. However, treated wood should not be used where it is likely to become a component of food or animal feed, or where the wood is likely to mix directly with foodstuffs. Treated wood should not be used as kitchen countertops or food cutting boards. The Food and Drug Administration does not recommend using any wood for kitchen countertops or food cutting boards, because food may become trapped in the knife cuts in the board, allowing bacteria to grow and creating an unsanitary environment. ———————————————————————— Q. Is it safe for our children to play in playgrounds where treated wood has been used to construct fences and playground equipment, and is it safe to walk barefoot on pressure-treated backyard decking? A. Water-borne preservatives are recommended for treating playground equipment. There is no reason to avoid using woo
