Monday, June 13, 2011

The Top Fifteen Pesticide Laden Fruits and Vegetables that you Buy in your Grocery Store

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
13. Cilantro
14. Cucumbers
15. Grapes (domestic)
This list is from the Environmental Working Groups "2011 Shopper's Guide To Pesticides in Produce." For more (including a list of the cleanest) see: [pdf]