Pesticides: Highest-Lowest Fruits & Veggies
Updated list of what might actually be worth buying organic versus what not to bother with. Or make sure you give the “dirty dozen” a good rinse.
Celery, peaches coated with the most pesticides: group – CTV News
Dirty Dozen
Buy these organic
Clean 15
Lowest in pesticides
1. Celery 1. Onions 2. Peaches 2. Avocados 3. Strawberries 3. Sweet corn 4. Apples 4. Pineapples 5. U.S.-grown blueberries 5. Mango 6. Nectarines 6. Sweet peas 7. Sweet bell peppers 7. Asparagus 8. Spinach, kale and collard greens 8. Kiwi fruit 9. Cherries 9. Cabbage 10. Potatoes 10. Eggplant 11. Imported grapes 11. Cantaloupe 12. Lettuce 12. Watermelon 13. Grapefruit 14. Sweet potatoes 15. Sweet onions