Guide to Pesticides in Produce

We all worry about what's in or on our foods. This may be a help.
 

The growing concerns about chemical pesticide exposure in our food is exactly why the Environmental Working Group (EWG) developed its annual list of “clean” and “dirty” foods. From EWG’s website (http://www.ewg.org/ )

The Dirty Dozen

    Apples

    Celery

    Strawberries

    Peaches

    Spinach

    Nectarines (imported)

    Grapes (imported)

    Sweet Bell Peppers

    Potatoes

    Blueberries (domestic)

    Lettuce

    Kale/Collard Greens

The Clean Fifteen

    Onions

    Sweet Corn

    Pineapples

    Avocado

    Asparagus

    Sweet Peas

    Mangoes

    Eggplant

    Cantaloupe (domestic)

    Kiwi

    Cabbage

    Watermelon

    Sweet Potatoes

    Grapefruit

    Mushrooms