2023's Guide to Pesticide Contamination in Produce

Blueberries and green beans have joined the Dirty Dozen list of nonorganic produce with the most pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group's 2023 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The report analyzed testing data on 46,569 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables conducted by the US Department of Agriculture. Avocados topped the list of least contaminated produce, followed by sweet corn. Nearly 65% of the foods on the Clean 15 list had no detectable levels of pesticide. Experts suggest choosing organic versions of the most contaminated crops or washing produce thoroughly with water to reduce pesticide levels.