Friday, April 3, 2009

Get Your NEW Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce


Environmental Working Group's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is an incredible resource for people who want to buy organic produce but can't afford to all the time. They analyzed pesticide residues on 47 fruits and veggies and then ranked them from the most contaminated to the least, making it easier for you to make choices when you're in a pinch.

This 5th edition is based on data through 2007 and the list has changed! New on the Dirty Dozen side (the 12 items you should most often buy organic) are Kale, Lettuce and Carrots. New on the Clean 15 side (you're safe buying conventional on these) are Cabbage, Eggplant, Watermelon, Tomato and Sweet Potato.
If you want to see the full list, it's available here. Most people just download the wallet guide so they've always got it with them.
Thank you EWG!!

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