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Blackberries on Dirty Dozen: High Pesticide Risks Exposed

6/11/2025

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Blackberries have made the Dirty Dozen list, alarming consumers with 93% of samples showing pesticide residues. Notably, cypermethrin, a potential cancer risk, and malathion, which threatens developing nervous systems, are among the culprits. Yet, despite these concerns, blackberries continue to offer a wealth of nutritional benefits for health-conscious eaters.

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Blackberries have made the Dirty Dozen list, alarming consumers with 93% of samples showing pesticide residues. Notably, cypermethrin, a potential cancer risk, and malathion, which threatens developing nervous systems, are among the culprits. Yet, despite these concerns, blackberries continue to offer a wealth of nutritional benefits for health-conscious eaters.