If you’re concerned about pesticides in produce, EWG’s Dirty Dozen lists the fruits and vegetables that are highest in pesticide residue ⚠️ and must be purchased organic.
Strawberries and spinach were the worst offenders for the 6th year in a row. Do not purchase non-organic. 🍓🌿
A single sample of kale, collard and mustard greens had up to 21 different pesticides. Make sure you only purchase organic leafy greens. 🥬
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an American activist group that specializes in research and advocacy in the areas of agricultural subsidies, toxic chemicals, drinking water pollutants, and corporate accountability. ✅
Below are the 12 foods with the most pesticides. Buy these foods organic whenever possible.
- Strawberries
- Spinach
- Kale, Collard & Mustard Greens
- Nectarines
- Apples
- Grapes
- Bell & Hot Peppers
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Celery
- Tomatoes
Last year, I posted about the Dirty Dozen which are the fruits and veggies with the most pesticide residues, which I am re-sharing in my stories. 🍓🫐🍎I asked if anyone would like to see the Clean Fifteen List, the fruits and veggies with the least pesticide residues, and there were a few people interested. 🥭🥑🌽
Would you still buy some of the fruits and veggies organic despite of the fact that these are on the Clean Fifteen list? I tend to buy organic asparagus, mangos, mushrooms and sweet potatoes even though according to EWG, these show less detectable pesticides. 🌱
If you are not familiar with the Environment Working Group and the Dirty Dozen, check out my stories for the previous post. 💚