Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Environmental Working Group’s ‘dirty dozen’

The Environmental Working Group rates fruits and veggies based on pesticide residues, so you might consider buying organic when purchasing produce that it labels as the “dirty dozen.”

Peaches
Apples
Bell peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Imported grapes
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes

—Based on pesticide residues. Source: For more information, www.foodnews.org.

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