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- The Environmental Working Group (EWG) published its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, indicating that 75% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables have pesticide residues.
- The guide categorizes produce into Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen, with nearly 60% of Clean Fifteen items, such as pineapple and sweet corn, showing no detectable residues.
- In contrast, 96% of Dirty Dozen items, including spinach and strawberries, contained pesticides, with PFAS pesticides like fludioxonil frequently detected.
- EWG advises washing produce and selecting organic options for the Dirty Dozen to minimize exposure while promoting fruit and vegetable consumption.
