Worst and Best Pesticide Laden Fruits and Vegetables
Published: 05/05/2017
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its list of the most pesticide-contaminated produce called the Dirty Dozen.
Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
Pesticides have been associated with developmental problems in kids, and cause cancer or disrupt the endocrine system, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Consider purchasing organic varieties of these fruits and veggies, and be sure to pick plenty of produce from the Clean 15 list .
Dirty Dozen
- Apple
- Strawberry
- Grapes
- Celery
- Peaches
- Spinach
- Bell Pepper
- Nectarine (imported)
- Cucumber
- Cherry Tomato
- Snap Peas (imported)
- Potatoes
Clean 15
- Avocado
- Corn
- Pineapple
- Cabbage
- Sweet pea (frozen)
- Onion
- Asparagus
- Mango
- Papaya
- Kiwi
- Eggplant
- Grapefruit
- Cantaloupe
- Cauliflower
- Sweet potato
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