EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce

This list is what is safe to buy low on pesticides and what not to buy that you should aim for organic. Just a little help list.

Clean 15

Lowest in Pesticide

1

Onions

2

Sweet Corn

3

Pineapples

4

Avocado

5

Asparagus

6

Sweet peas

7

Mangoes

8

Eggplant

9

Cantaloupe
- domestic

10

Kiwi

11

Cabbage

12

Watermelon

13

Sweet potatoes

14

Grapefruit

15

Mushrooms

           Buy these organic     

            The United States is the second leading apple producer, with more than 7.5% of world production. The apple a day keeps the doctor AWAY is at the top of the list.

1

Apples

2

Celery

3

Strawberries

4

Peaches

5

Spinach

6

Nectarines
– imported

7

Grapes – imported

8

Sweet bell peppers

9

Potatoes

10

Blueberries
– domestic

11

Lettuce

12

Kale/collard greens