: Their thin skin is often insufficient to keep pesticides out.
In 2017, the primary guide for choosing organic produce was the , which includes the "Dirty Dozen" (high pesticide residue) and "Clean Fifteen" (low pesticide residue) lists. The Dirty Dozen: Prioritize Buying Organic
: A new addition to the 2017 Dirty Dozen, replacing cherry tomatoes. list of foods to buy organic 2017
: Over 98% of samples tested positive for at least one pesticide. Peaches : Often difficult to clean due to thin, fuzzy skin.
: Samples showed an average of five different pesticides. : Their thin skin is often insufficient to
: Ranked #1 for the second year in a row; one sample alone contained 20 different pesticides.
: Testing showed approximately 97% of samples were contaminated with at least one pesticide. : Over 98% of samples tested positive for
: A new addition in 2017 (replacing cucumbers), they tend to absorb substances from the soil through their skin. The Clean Fifteen: Safer to Buy Conventional