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