99% of apple samples, 98% of peaches, and 97% of nectarines tested positive for at least one pesticide residue.
The average potato had more pesticides by weight than any other produce.
A single grape sample and a sweet bell pepper sample contained 15 pesticides.
Single samples of cherry tomatoes, nectarines, peaches, imported snap peas and strawberries showed 13 different pesticides apiece.
Lots of leafy greens also contain many pesticides
Avocados have the least amount of pesticides
Dirty Dozen Produce Foods for 2015
These are the “Dirty Dozen” (although this year EWG lists 15) foods the Environmental Working Group lists as having the most pesticides. If you’re trying to stay away from pesticides, buy these organic if you can:
1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Cherry Tomatoes
4. Cucumbers
5. Grapes
6. Nectarines
7. Peaches
8. Potatoes
9. Snap Peas
10. Spinach
11. Strawberries
12. Sweet Bell Peppers
13. Hot Peppers
14. Collard Greens
15. Kale
Clean 15 Produce Foods for 2015
These are the foods with the least amount of pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group. If you don’t have the budget for organic, you’re usually safer to buy these foods:
1. Avocados
2. Asparagus
3. Mangoes
4. Onions
5. Cabbage
6. Papayas
7. Cantaloupe
8. Pineapples
9. Cauliflower
10. Sweet Corn
11. Eggplant
12. Sweet Peas (Frozen)
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet Potatoes
15. Kiwi
