This is a list in order of dirtiest produce, that were tested with the highest amount of pesticides when made table ready. It is recommended that you eat or juice organic if on this list. An alternative would be to find a local farmer that limits how much they are spraying their crops.
The Dirty Dozen (in order of contamination)
- Apples
- Celery
- Sweet bell peppers
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Nectarines
- Grapes
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Cucumbers
- Blueberries
- Potatoes
The Clean 15 (in order of least contamination)
- Onions
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapples
- Avocado
- Cabbage
- Sweet peas
- Asparagus
- Mangoes
- Eggplant
- Kiwi
- Cantaloupe
- Sweet potatoes
- Grapefruit
- Watermelon
- Mushrooms