Most and Least Contaminated Fruits and Veggies

Want to buy organic, but can't really afford to go all the way?  This might help...

Here is a list of the most and least contaminated foods according to the Environmental Working Group:

12 Most Contaminated aka "The Dirty Dozen"
  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Nectarines
  • Strawberries
  • Cherries
  • Pears
  • Grapes (Imported)
  • Spinach
  • Lettuce
  • Potatoes
12 Least Contaminated
  • Onions
  • Avocado
  • Sweet Corn (Frozen)
  • Pineapples
  • Mango
  • Asparagus
  • Sweet Peas (Frozen)
  • Kiwi Fruit
  • Bananas
  • Cabbage
  • Broccoli
  • Papaya
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Posted by Lipstick-n-Lollipops at 5:44 PM
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1 comment:

  1. 609March 31, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    This list is super helpful, I always assumed if there was a rind or peel, then it was shielded. I've also tried to buy only what is in season (with a few exceptions), but the longer it traveled to get here, the more contamination from chemicals.

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