Foodnews.org publishes a list of 49 types of plant foods - fruits and vegetables based on the level of pesticides found. Listed below are the 15 foods with lowest levels of pesticides and the 15 foods with highest levels. For the complete list of foods, please visit www.foodnews.org, which is a service of the Environmental Working Group.
1 (Best) Onions
2 Avocado
3 Sweet Corn (Frozen)
4 Pineapples
5 Mango (Subtropical and Tropical)
6 Sweet Peas (Frozen)
7 Asparagus
8 Kiwi Fruit (Subtropical and Tropical)
9 Cabbage
10 Eggplant
11 Cantaloupe (Domestic)
12 Watermelon
13 Grapefruit
14 Sweet Potatoes
15 Honeydew Melon
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35 Carrots
36 Blueberries (Imported)
37 Lettuce
38 Grapes (Imported)
39 Potatoes
40 Cherries
41 Kale / Collard Greens
42 Spinach
43 Sweet Bell Peppers
44 Nectarines
45 Blueberries (Domestic)
46 Apples
47 Strawberries
48 Peaches
49 (Worst) Celery
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