Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
“Want to know which fruits and veggies to buy organic?”
The Dirty Dozen & The Clean 15
This guide shows which produce items tend to have the most (Dirty Dozen) and least (Clean 15) pesticide residues.
This is very useful for shoppers looking to budget for organic and
make smart choices when buying non-organic.
Just a heads up, it’s about pesticides, not GMOs.
The Dirty Dozen
Strawberries
Spinach
Kale, Collard, and
Mustard Greens
Peaches
Pears
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Capsicum & Hot Peppers
Cherries
Blueberries
Green Beans
The Clean 15
Avocados
Sweet corn
Pineapple
Onions
Papaya
Sweet Peas (frozen)
Asparagus
Honeydew melon
Kiwi
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Mangoes
Sweet Potatoes
Watermelon
Carrots