Consider buying organic when it comes to the “Dirty Dozen,” to avoid the produce that has the highest possible exposure to pesticide residues.
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DIRTY DOZEN |
CLEAN 15 |
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Celery |
Onions |
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Peaches |
Avocados |
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Strawberries |
Sweet Corn |
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Apples |
Pineapple |
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Blueberries* |
Mangoes |
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Nectarines |
Sweet Peas |
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Bell Peppers |
Asparagus |
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Spinach |
Kiwi |
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Cherries |
Cabbage |
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Kale/Collard Greens |
Eggplant |
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Potatoes |
Cantaloupe* |
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Grapes (imported) |
Watermelon |
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Grapefruit |
|
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Sweet Potato |
|
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Honeydew |
|
|
Melon |
Source: Environmental Working Group © 2010. Reprinted with permission. www.foodnews.org
* U.S. domestic varieties only
(Highest in Pesticides)