2018 "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" lists of Fruits & Vegetables

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2018 "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" lists of Fruits & Vegetables 


The same 12 items, although in a slightly different order from last year, graced the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” in its annual Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
The “guide” is based on analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Data Program (PDP) report, which is published annually. The USDA and Environmental Protection Agency work together to identify foods to be tested for pesticides on a rotating basis.
It’s worth noting that according to the PDP, 99.5% of samples tested had residues “well below” the EPA’s established tolerances, and 22% had no detectable pesticide residue.
The group identified the following items on its “Dirty Dozen” list of produce with the most pesticide residue:  
  1. Strawberries
  2. Spinach
  3. Nectarines
  4. Apples
  5. Grapes
  6. Peaches
  7. Cherries
  8. Pears
  9. Tomatoes
  10. Celery
  11. Potatoes
  12. Sweet Bell Peppers
If anyway possible you should try to buy these fruits and vegetables Organic or Green House Grown. If you can't buy this way make sure they are washed and cleaned very well with a fruit and vegetable cleaner. 
Here are the items the EWG identified for its “Clean 15,” which report the least likelihood to contain pesticide residue.
  1. Avocados
  2. Sweet Corn
  3. Pineapples
  4. Cabbages
  5. Onions
  6. Sweet Peas
  7. Papayas
  8. Asparagus
  9. Mangoes
  10. Eggplants
  11. Honeydews
  12. Kiwis
  13. Cantaloupes
  14. Cauliflower
  15. Broccoli
These fruits and vegetables are ok to buy non-organic(organic is better) but make sure you wash and clean them well.

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