EWG's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce

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