: Over 98% of samples tested positive for at least one pesticide. Peaches : Often difficult to clean due to thin, fuzzy skin.
In 2017, the primary guide for choosing organic produce was the , which includes the "Dirty Dozen" (high pesticide residue) and "Clean Fifteen" (low pesticide residue) lists. The Dirty Dozen: Prioritize Buying Organic list of foods to buy organic 2017
: Samples showed an average of five different pesticides. : Over 98% of samples tested positive for
: High exposure due to being eaten whole, skin and all. The Dirty Dozen: Prioritize Buying Organic : Samples
: Their thin skin is often insufficient to keep pesticides out.
These 12 fruits and vegetables were found to have the highest levels of pesticide residue. If you wanted to reduce pesticide exposure in 2017, these were the top items to buy organic:
: Contained twice as much pesticide residue by weight as any other crop on the list.