Peaches, nectarines, and cherries absorb chemicals easily through their soft skins.
Pears show high levels of fungicides, while potatoes carry residues of sprout inhibitors. The "Clean Fifteen" (Buy Conventional)
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Dirty Dozen
Both have thin skins and are heavily treated due to pest pressure and post-harvest chemical applications.
According to the report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) , these items had the highest pesticide contamination, with nearly 100% of samples testing positive for residues:
Consistently ranks #1 for having the highest pesticide residue by weight.
Includes kale, collard, and mustard greens; samples often contain over 20 different pesticides.
Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries are high-risk due to their thin skins and direct exposure to sprays.
Peaches, nectarines, and cherries absorb chemicals easily through their soft skins.
Pears show high levels of fungicides, while potatoes carry residues of sprout inhibitors. The "Clean Fifteen" (Buy Conventional)
EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Dirty Dozen which produce should you buy organic
Both have thin skins and are heavily treated due to pest pressure and post-harvest chemical applications.
According to the report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) , these items had the highest pesticide contamination, with nearly 100% of samples testing positive for residues: According to the report by the Environmental Working
Consistently ranks #1 for having the highest pesticide residue by weight.
Includes kale, collard, and mustard greens; samples often contain over 20 different pesticides. and mustard greens
Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries are high-risk due to their thin skins and direct exposure to sprays.
