27 August 2019
Queensland, Australia – In what is believed to be a world first, Fab Slabs Australia has confirmed that their cutting boards are NATURALLY and PERMANENLTY antibacterial. Extensive laboratory tests were conducted on ten-year-old, seven-year-old and brand-new wooden cutting boards, voluntarily submitted by Fab Slabs. Authorities found ZERO bacteria growth.
The NATA approved laboratory attempted to grow the most common food bacteria including E. coli, Staph, Salmonella and Listeria on the top of new cutting boards. Repeated testing in the laboratory on both used and new cutting boards resulted in zero growth and no bacteria was found on any of the sample.
For sample testing, Fab Slabs not only provided their brand-new cutting boards for testing but also submitted well used cutting boards that were 7 to10 years old. A summary of these results is as follows
Test 1 – A 10 year old FAB SLAB cutting board was swabbed and tested for E. coli, Salmonella, Staph and Listeria. The 10-year-old cutting board had been used almost daily for cutting raw meat (including chicken), preparation of food as well as serving cheese platters. The results are as follows
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FAB SLABS 19-0695 – FAB SLABS 19-0696 – FAB Slabs 19-0764
| Salmonella | No bacteria detected |
| E.Coli | No bacteria detected |
| Staph | No bacteria detected |
| Listeria | No bacteria detected |
Test 2 – Two x 8 year old FAB SLABS cutting boards were swabbed and tested for E.coli, Salmonella, Staph and Listeria. These boards were sold to a restaurant in Noosa AUSTRALIA over 7 years ago and have been used 20-30 times daily since then. The results are as follows
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FAB SLABS 19-0695 – FAB SLABS 19-0696 – FAB Slabs 19-0764
| Salmonella | No bacteria detected |
| E.Coli | No bacteria detected |
| Staph | No bacteria detected |
| Listeria | No bacteria detected |
Test 3 – The laboratory inoculated bacteria (E.coli, Salmonella, Staph and Listeria) on four new FAB SLABS cutting boards. The laboratory tested the cutting boards 24 hours later and found.
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FAB SLABS 19-0695 – FAB SLABS 19-0696 – FAB Slabs 19-0764
| Salmonella | No bacteria detected |
| E.Coli | No bacteria detected |
| Staph | No bacteria detected |
| Listeria | No bacteria detected |
“Years ago, we developed a unique heat treatment process with kiln drying experts. This process along with the natural antibacterial properties and oils in the timber we use, ensure that our cutting boards are naturally and permanently antibacterial. We believe these NATA test results to be a WORLD FIRST and will set a new benchmark for all other manufacturers,” said Paul Russell, Owner, Fab Slabs
About Fab Slabs
Fab Slabs is a family owned and operated business set up in 2004. With a factory located in Queensland, Australia. All its cutting boards are hand made in Australia and are made from one single solid slab of timber; all Fab Slabs boards have been heat treated so they will not go mouldy under normal conditions. No chemicals are used in the production of the cutting boards. Unlike many other companies, Fab Slabs does not inject the cutting boards with any liquid to make them antibacterial. Rather, it uses a unique drying process that ensures the boards maintain their naturally and permanently antibacterial qualities.
Fab Slabs are currently seeking to appoint distributors / wholesalers and retailers in all regions. Should you require further information pertaining to these tests or distribution, please contact Fab Slabs direct.
Media Contact
Paul Russell
Tel: +61 415 811 905
Email: paul@fabslabstimber.com.au
