Dirty Dozen

These produce items were found to retain the highest amount of
chemicals as they are commonly eaten.

DIRTY DOZEN
(Buy these organic when possible)
1 Peach
2 Apple
3 Bell Pepper
4 Celery
5 Nectarine
6 Strawberries
7 Cherries
8 Kale
9 Lettuce
10 Grapes (Imported)
11 Carrot
12 Pear

CLEAN 15
Lowest in Pesticides
1 Onion
2 Avocado
3 Sweet Corn
4 Pineapple
5 Mango
6 Asparagus
7 Sweet Peas
8 Kiwi
9 Cabbage
10 Eggplant
11 Papaya
12 Watermelon
13 Broccoli
14 Tomato
15 Sweet Potato

This list is taken from the site below. It contains a downloadable,
printable version.
http://www.foodnews.org/EWG-shoppers-guide-download-final.pdf

I have switched to the organic on many of the dirty dozen and love the increased flavor so much that I am happy for the "excuse" to buy them organic. Organic produce often contains many times the nutrients (besides being better for soil microorganisms, pets, ground water supplies, and air.)