EWG analyzed pesticide residue testing data from the US Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration to come up with rankings for these popular fresh produce items.
Lower numbers = more pesticides.
1
Apples
2
Celery
3
Strawberries
4
Peaches
5
Spinach
6
Nectarines – imported
7
Grapes – imported
8
Sweet bell peppers
9
Potatoes
10
Blueberries – domestic
11
Lettuce
12
Kale/collard greens
13
Cilantro
14
Cucumbers
15
Grapes – domestic
16
Cherries
17
Pears
18
Nectarines – domestic
19
Hot peppers
20
Green beans – domestic
21
Carrots
22
Plums – imported
23
Blueberries – imported
24
Raspberries
25
Green beans – imported
26
Summer squash
27
Oranges
28
Broccoli
29
Green onions
30
Bananas
31
Cantaloupe – imported
32
Honeydew melon
33
Cauliflower
34
Tomatoes
35
Papaya
36
Cranberries
37
Plums – domestic
38
Winter squash
39
Mushrooms
40
Grapefruit
41
Sweet potatoes
42
Watermelon
43
Cabbage
44
Kiwi
45
Cantaloupe – domestic
46
Eggplant
47
Mango
48
Sweet peas – frozen
49
Asparagus
50
Avocado
51
Pineapples
52
Sweet Corn
53
Onions