The “Dirty Dozen” Foods

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The “Dirty Dozen” Foods

Source: Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org and Food News, www.foodnews.org

              Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases, or you would simply like to know which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not—the following guide from the Environmental Working Group will help. Avoid these dirty dozen foods:

  12 Most Contaminated

  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Nectarines
  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Pears
  • Grapes (Imported)
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Potatoes
 

12 Least Contaminated       

  • Onions
  • Avocado
  • Sweet Corn (Frozen)
  • Pineapples
  • Mango
  • Asparagus
  • Sweet Peas (Frozen)
  • Kiwi Fruit
  • Bananas
  • Cabbage
  • Broccoli
  • Papaya

More Information For easy reference, download a copy of the wallet guide!
Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org

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