Jun 23, 2020

The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

When it comes to buying organic, here is the 2020 list of "The Dirty Dozen," which typically have high concentrations of pesticide residue and are best to buy organic, and "The Clean 15," which are typically low in pesticide residue.

Produce with High / Low Pesticide Amounts

The Dirty Dozen

Strawberries
Spinach
Kale
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Peaches
Cherries
Pears
Tomatoes
Celery
Potatoes

The Clean 15

Avocado
Sweet Corn
Pineapple
Onion
Papaya
Sweet Peas Frozen
Eggplant
Asparagus
Cauliflower
Cantaloupes
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Cabbage
Honeydew Melon
Kiwi

Source: EWG

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