The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

Jun 23rd 2020

The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15

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When it comes to buying organic, here is the 2020 list of "The Dirty Dozen," which typically have high concentrations of pesticide residue and are best to buy organic, and "The Clean 15," which are typically low in pesticide residue.

Produce with High / Low Pesticide Amounts

The Dirty Dozen

  1. Strawberries
  2. Spinach
  3. Kale
  4. Nectarines
  5. Apples
  6. Grapes
  7. Peaches
  8. Cherries
  9. Pears
  10. Tomatoes
  11. Celery
  12. Potatoes


The Clean 15

  1. Avocado
  2. Sweet Corn
  3. Pineapple
  4. Onion
  5. Papaya
  6. Sweet Peas Frozen
  7. Eggplant
  8. Asparagus
  9. Cauliflower
  10. Cantaloupes
  11. Broccoli
  12. Mushrooms
  13. Cabbage
  14. Honeydew Melon
  15. Kiwi

Source: EWG