Dirty Dozen

The “Dirty Dozen” are the foods founds to contain the highest levels of pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group. When shopping, try to prioritize buying organic produce from this list, as much as possible. 

  1. Strawberries
  2. Spinach
  3.  Kale, collard and mustard greens
  4. Nectarines
  5. Apples
  6. Grapes
  7. Cherries
  8. Peaches
  9. Pears
  10. Bell and hot peppers
  11. Celery
  12. Tomatoes

The full list of the produce tested by the Environmental Working Group can be found here