Since 2004, ewg.com releases the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen report. The list is released every April and comprised of two different food lists that possess the most and the least pesticide and contaminant residue. The guide is based on analysis of 45,000 samples of produce tested by the Department of Agriculture.
“Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is essential no matter how they’re grown, but for the items with the heaviest pesticide loads, we urge shoppers to buy organic,” Sonya Lunder, EWG senior analyst, said in a news release.”
Of course, buying organic is ideal, but sometimes the cost becomes a burden, this list allows consumers a little bit of breathing room.
