Friday, April 13, 2012

Free Fact Friday #1

In an effort to eat less pesticides, I thought I'd introduce you all to the list of fruits and veggies with the highest amount of pesticides. This should give you a better idea as to which items to invest in organically, and which to get away with conventionally.

Summer is coming soon. Find a local farmer's market or farm stand. Check to see if they use pesticides or any other chemical treatment. Know of one near by? Add it to the comments section to share with everyone!

Stow, MA: Applefield Farm Stand


The Full List: 53 Fruits and Veggies

EWG analyzed pesticide residue testing data from the US Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration to come up with rankings for these popular fresh produce items.
Lower numbers = more pesticides.
1
Apples
Apples
2
Celery
Celery
3
Strawberries
Strawberries
4
Peaches
Peaches
5
Spinach
Spinach
6
Nectarines
Nectarines - imported
7
Grapes
Grapes - imported
8
Redpepper
Sweet bell peppers
9
Potatoe
Potatoes
10
Blueberries
Blueberries - domestic
11
Lettuce
Lettuce
12
Kale
Kale/collard greens
13
Cilantro
Cilantro
14
Cucumbers
Cucumbers
15
Grapes
Grapes - domestic
16
Cherries
Cherries
17
Pear
Pears
18
Nectarines
Nectarines - domestic
19
Hot Pepper
Hot peppers
20
Green Beans
Green beans - domestic
21
Carrots
Carrots
22
Plum
Plums - imported
23
Blueberries
Blueberries - imported
24
Rasberries
Raspberries
25
Green Beans
Green beans - imported
26
Summer Squash
Summer squash
27
Oranges
Oranges
28
Broccoli
Broccoli
29
Green Onions
Green onions
30
Bananas
Bananas
31
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe - imported
32
Honeydew
Honeydew melon
33
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
34
Tomatoe
Tomatoes
35
Papaya
Papaya
36
Cranberries
Cranberries
37
Plum
Plums - domestic
38
Winter Squash
Winter squash
39
Mushrooms
Mushrooms
40
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
41
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
42
Watermelon
Watermelon
43
Cabbage
Cabbage
44
Kiwi
Kiwi
45
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe - domestic
46
Eggplant
Eggplant
47
Mango
Mangoes
48
Peas
Sweet peas - frozen
49
Asparagus
Asparagus
50
Avocado
Avocado
51
Pineapple
Pineapples
52
Sweet Corn
Sweet Corn
53
Onions
Onions

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