: Over 98% of samples tested positive for at least one pesticide. Peaches : Often difficult to clean due to thin, fuzzy skin.
In 2017, the primary guide for choosing organic produce was the , which includes the "Dirty Dozen" (high pesticide residue) and "Clean Fifteen" (low pesticide residue) lists. The Dirty Dozen: Prioritize Buying Organic list of foods to buy organic 2017
: Their thin skin is often insufficient to keep pesticides out. : Over 98% of samples tested positive for
: A new addition in 2017 (replacing cucumbers), they tend to absorb substances from the soil through their skin. The Clean Fifteen: Safer to Buy Conventional fuzzy skin. In 2017
: Testing showed approximately 97% of samples were contaminated with at least one pesticide.
: High exposure due to being eaten whole, skin and all.