Some Fruits and Vegetables Absorb More Pesticides Than Others

We all want to eat organic when we can, to minimize the amounts of pesticides we ingest. But did you know that some fruits and vegetables absorb more pesticides than others? Here’s an alphabetical list of items that are consistently highest and lowest.

High Pesticide Produce:
Apples
Bell peppers (sweet)
Celery
Cherries
Grapes (imported)
Lettuce
Nectarines
Peaches
Potatoes
Spinach
Strawberries

Low Pesticide Produce:
Asparagus
Avocados
Bananas
Broccoli
Cabbage
Corn (sweet)
Eggplant
Kiwi
Mangos
Onions
Papaya
Pineapples
Peas (sweet)

*Adapted from data gathered by the Environmental Working Group.