Pesticides in produces
With notes given at the end of this post, the list of the best 15 and the dirty 15 published by the EWG is as follows for the year 2021.
2021's Dirty Dozen
This year's complete list of produce found with the most pesticide residue includes:
1. Strawberries
2. Spinach
3. Kale, collard, and mustard greens
4. Nectarines
5. Apples
6. Grapes
7. Cherries
8. Peaches
9. Pears
10. Bell and hot peppers
11. Tomatoes
12. Celery
2021's Clean 15
1. Avocados
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapple
4. Onions
5. Papaya
6. Sweet peas (frozen)
7. Eggplant
8. Asparagus
9. Broccoli
10. Cabbage
11. Kiwi
12. Cauliflower
13. Mushrooms
14. Honeydew melon
15. Cantaloupes
[NOTE: The list, which has been issued annually on this topic since 2004, is receiving the same criticism this year as in past years. Experts say the report raises unfounded food safety fears and may result in consumers passing up fruits and vegetables, which have substantial health benefits.]
[EWG: It is funded by more than 20 companies, including Stonyfield, Earthbound Farm, Organic Valley, Nature's Path, and Annie's. To be considered for the EWG Verified mark companies pay $500 for the initial application. Further certification fees for products that meet the initial criteria are on a tiered structure based on the revenue of the product. ... These fees are nominal and similar to other verification programs
A scientific study of pesticide levels in fruits and vegetables targeted as a “dirty dozen” by EWG found the Group's methodology “lacks scientific credibility.” Additionally, a survey of members of the professional association of toxicologists found that most who expressed an opinion on EWG believed it overstated]
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Absolutely true. In coming days unbelievable to exist for humanbeing especially. Unless and until we mend ourself nothing can be benefited in our society. Awareness matters a lot.
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