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Nov 3, 2023 · The Dirty Dozen is an annual list of 12 fruits and veggies highest in pesticides. This article gives you the 2018 Dirty Dozen foods, information on pesticide use and ways to reduce exposure.
Check out EWG's Dirty Dozen list to help decide when you should splurge for organic produce – part of our annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™.
Mar 21, 2024 · Every year, the EWG's Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen provide an overview of the fruits and vegetables that contain the most and least pesticides. These lists can help you decide where it's worth it to splurge on organic produce versus save your cash for that fancy olive oil you've been eyeing.
Apr 30, 2024 · I'm a Dietitian & I Don't Usually Buy Organic—Here's Why. The guide includes the Dirty Dozen (below), which highlight fruits and vegetables with the highest amount of pesticide resides, and the Clean Fifteen, which has the lowest.
Mar 25, 2024 · Strawberries, spinach, and kale rank the highest among dirty dozen produce with potential pesticide contamination. Here are the fruits and vegetables to always buy organic.
Dirty Dozen™. Of the 46 items included in our analysis, these 12 fruits and vegetables were most contaminated with pesticides. 1. Strawberries. 2. Spinach. 3. Kale, collard & mustard greens. 4. Grapes. 5. Peaches. 6. Pears. 7. Nectarines. 8. Apples. 9. Bell & hot Peppers. 10. Cherries. 11. Blueberries. 12. Green Beans.
Mar 20, 2024 · Some Dirty Dozen highlights: A total of 209 pesticides were found on Dirty Dozen items. Across all 12 items, 95 percent of samples had pesticides. Over 90 percent of samples of strawberries, apples, cherries, spinach, nectarines and grapes tested positive for residues of two or more pesticides.
Mar 20, 2024 · 2024′s ‘Dirty Dozen’: The 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides—and tips for enjoying them safely. Fruits and vegetables are key components of a healthy diet, but it is just as ...
Jul 14, 2020 · The Environmental Working Group has released the 2020 version of its annual Dirty Dozen list. Strawberries, kale, and spinach continue to top the list of 12 different vegetables and fruits that...
Mar 29, 2023 · 2023′s ‘Dirty Dozen’: The 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides—and 4 tips for enjoying them safely. We’re often told to avoid unhealthy foods like sugary cereals, but there ...
