"Expert Insights: The Most Pesticide-Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables in 2024"

Marvin Pritts, a horticulture professor at Cornell University, emphasizes that consuming conventional fruits and vegetables with pesticide residue at government-regulated levels is safe and healthier than skipping produce altogether. He argues that the focus on pesticides is misguided and recommends washing produce before consumption to remove dirt and bugs, although it won't eliminate pesticide residue. Pritts also notes that organic produce doesn't guarantee avoidance of pesticides, and encourages supporting local farmers for environmental benefits.