The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
The “Dirty Dozen” is list of common fruits and vegetables that have been found to contain high levels of residual pesticides. The list is compiled by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is based on over 87000 studies conducted by the USDA and the FDA. 47 different fruits and vegetables were tested between 2000 and 2009. By choosing organic produce on the list, it is estimated that you can reduce pesticide exposure by up to 80%. Here is a list of the “Dirty Dozen” as well as the “Clean Fifteen”.
