Dirty Dozen List: 15 Foods You May Want to Buy Organic! by Donna John

The Dirty Dozen is a list released by the Environmental Working Group of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables. Here are the top 15 offenders!

1. apples
2. peaches
3. nectarines
4. strawberries
5. grapes
6. celery
7. spinach
8. sweet bell peppers
9. cucumbers
10. cherry tomatoes
11. snap peas (imported)
12. potatoes
13. hot peppers
14. kale
15. collard greens 

Consider buying organic for these family favorites!

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