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From: rcd@opus.UUCP (Dick Dunn)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: non-toxic wood finish
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Date: Thu, 26-Apr-84 14:15:54 EDT
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Posted: Thu Apr 26 14:15:54 1984
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 >...the end product will be used with food, what would be a good finish?
 >Is plain mineral oil good enough, or should I try to seal the wood
 >as well?

Mineral oil is OK for re-doing the protection on wood to be used with food,
but it's not really up to the job of initial protection for some types of
food-related wood items.  (BTW, he's right - be sure you use MINERAL oil
for re-oiling cutting boards and such.  Most furniture oils are quite toxic
and remain so for a long time.  Vegetable (cooking) oils will turn rancid.)

There are a few finishes available which are designed specifically for use
in contact with foods - those that are will note "FDA approved for..." on
the label.
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