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The “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15” for 2016
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen for 2016
Are you trying to eat cleaner?
Are you worried about pesticide residue on your fruits and veggies?
The Dirty Dozen 12 + fruits and vegetables are considered to have the highest pesticides residue when tested by USDA – even when they were washed and, in some cases, peeled.
If you want to reduce your exposure to pesticides cannot find or afford an all-organic diet, use the lists below to help you select which are worth buying organic. Many local farmers use organic farming methods but can’t afford to go through the testing to be certified organic. Check with you local farmers first, it may save you a few dollars.
The 2016 Dirty Dozen™
1. Strawberries
2. Apples
3. Nectarines
4. Peaches
5. Celery
6. Grapes
7. Cherries
8. Spinach
9. Tomatoes
10. Sweet bell peppers
11. Cherry tomatoes
12. Cucumbers
+ Hot Peppers +
+ Kale / Collard greens +
All organic is best if your budget can afford it. If you can’t, buy The Dirty Dozen fruits and vegetables in the organic section first, then choose conventional based on The Clean 15, which had the least amount of pesticides.
The 2016 Clean Fifteen™
1. Avocados
2. Sweet Corn*
3. Pineapples
4. Cabbage
5. Sweet peas frozen
6. Onions
7. Asparagus
8. Mangos
9. Papayas*
10. Kiwi
11. Eggplant
12. Honeydew Melon
13. Grapefruit
14. Cantaloupe
15. Cauliflower
* A small amount of sweet corn, papaya and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from GE seedstock. Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid GE produce.
Source: Environmental Working Group
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