The top 12 produce with the highest pesticide content are often called   “The Dirty Dozen” for obvious reasons. This information will help you in deciding where you may want to make the cut-off. Bear in mind that there are many fruits and vegetables that are not on this list, this is meant to get you thinking.

Pesticides on Popular Produce: Peaches – 100Strawberries – 89Apples – 88Spinach – 85 Nectarines – 85 Celery - 83 Pears – 80 Cherries – 76Potatoes – 67 Sweet Bell Peppers – 66 Raspberries – 66 Grapes – Imported  – 64