Jun. 18, 2009
Many of your favorite fruits and vegetables have pesticides on them, even after they're washed or peeled.
The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization, coined the term “The Dirty Dozen” to describe the following fruits and vegetable. They had the highest levels of pesticide residue in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“The Dirty Dozen”:
Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Kale
Lettuce
Imported Grapes
Carrots
Pears
The USDA’s Pesticide Data Program conducted a study in 2007 that was released in December 2008. Both domestic and imported produce were tested for pesticide residue. Page 168 of the report summarized which fruits and vegetables exceeded the guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Of course, not all produce came back from the lab with daunting results. The Environmental Working Group also constructed a list of “The Clean Fifteen ". They contained the least, if any, detectable pesticide.
“The Clean Fifteen”:
Onions
Avocados
Sweet Corn
Pineapples
Mangoes
Asparagus
Sweet Peas
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Papayas
Watermelon
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Sweet Potatoes
About.com recommends buying certain organic fruit and vegetables to reduce pesticide exposure.
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