The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed pesticide residue testing data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration. The results listed below are in order of worst to best (lower numbers = more pesticides).
Here are the top 20 fruits and veggies that the EWG highly recommends that you purchase organic since they are the most contaminated and most sprayed fruits and vegetables.
1 – Strawberries
2 – Apples
3 – Nectarines
4 – Peaches
5 – Celery
6 – Grapes
7 – Cherries
8 – Spinach
9 – Tomatoes
10 – Sweet Bell Peppers
11 – Cherry Tomatoes
12 – Cucumbers
13 – Snap Peas (imported)
14 – Blueberries (domestic)
15 – Potatoes
16 – Hot Peppers
17 – Lettuce
18 – Kale/Collar Greens
19 – Blueberries (imported)
20 – Green Beans
