Here's the EWG's most recent list of the 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides—the "Dirty Dozen." By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachel...
Kiwi The Bottom Line:"At the end of the day, my personal opinion is that eating enough produce is the most important thing, regardless of whether it is organic or conventionally grown," Sassos says. "Don’t let the dirty dozen list deter you from eating produce if it isn’t organic: ...
The article offers information regarding the release of eighth edition of the book "Shopper's Guide to Pesticides," by the Environmental Working Group of Washington, D.C. in which the pesticide risks has not been discussed.RobinsonEltonEBSCO_bspWestern Farm Press...
VegKitchen regularly shares the Environmental Working Group’s annual lists of the Dirty Dozen™ and Clean Fifteen™ produce. The Dirty Dozen are the fruits and vegetables that are the most pesticide-laden. Consumers would do well to buy the organic varieties of the produce on this list. On...
"Dirty Dozen," list, alleging that the list is negatively impacting consumption.The decision is based on a consumer survey, which suggested that almost 10 percent of low-income consumers have shown their inclination towards reducing consumption of fruits and vegetables after hearing "Dirty Dozen," ...
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Apples, celery and strawberries take the ignominious top three spots in this year's version of the Environmental Work Group's "Dirty Dozen" fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues. Much to the consternation of grower groups, every year since 1995 EWG again has created its Shopper...
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