Description
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its ‘Dirty Dozen.’ Of the 47 items included in their analysis, twelve fruits and vegetables were identified as having the highest levels of pesticide contamination.
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Kale, Collard, and Mustard Greens
- Grapes
- Peaches
- Cherries
- Nectarines
- Pears
- Apples
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Potatoes
This list is a helpful guide for minimizing pesticide exposure when making food choices and can be printed at home for easy reference.

