Yes, it is absolutely safe to use wooden spoons. In fact, it's much better to use wooden spoons, since they are unlikely to change the flavor the foods. Metal spoons react to the acid in a dish, and can affect the taste.
I prefer to use wooden spoons. I think that people don't use wooden spoons as much because they like the new silicone ones. However, while these are convenient, I am not sure about the safety of using silicone or any other plastics in the kitchen.
We learn about hazards of plastics more each day.
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