Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
The top 15 foods with the least pesticides are called the Clean 15, while the 12 foods with the most pesticides are called the Dirty Dozen. These lists are helpful to know when to buy organic and when it’s ok to buy conventional. Click on the buttons below to see the lists on your mobile device, or download the PDF to print out and take with you on your next shopping trip.
The Clean Fifteen
Check out EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
- Avocados
- Sweet corn
- Pineapple
- Onions
- Papaya
- Sweet peas (frozen)
- Asparagus
- Honeydew melon
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Mushrooms
- Mangoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Watermelon
- Carrots
The Dirty Dozen
And view EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
- Strawberries
- Spinach
- Kale, collard & mustard greens
- Peaches
- Pears
- Nectarines
- Apples
- Grapes
- Bell & hot peppers
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Green beans
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