The following "Dirty Dozen
Plus" had the highest pesticide load, making them the most important to buy organic versions - or to grow them organically yourself:
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Grapes
- Celery
- Peaches
- Spinach
- Sweet bell peppers
- Nectarines (imported)
- Cucumbers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Snap peas (imported)
- Potatoes
Plus these which may contain organophosphate insecticides, which EWG characterizes as "highly toxic" and of special concern:
- Hot peppers
- Blueberries (domestic)
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