EWG’s 2020 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

18 Apr EWG’s 2020 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen

The Environmental Working Group recently released their 2020 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists.

These are a catalog of conventionally grown produce with the highest and lowest pesticide residue. Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases or just interested to know which produce has the highest levels of pesticides these lists are for you!

Dirty Dozen:

1. Strawberries
2. Spinach
3. Kale
4. Nectarines
5. Apples
6. Grapes
7. Peaches
8. Cherries
9. Pears
10. Tomatoes
11. Celery
12. Potatoes

Clean Fifteen:

1. Avocados
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapples
4. Onions
5. Papaya
6. Sweet peas (frozen)
7. Eggplants
8. Asparagus
9. Cauliflower
10. Cantaloupe
11. Broccoli
12. Mushrooms
13. Cabbages
14. Honeydew melons
15. Kiwi fruit

For more information visit the EWG’s website.

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