2015 Clean and Dirty Fruits and Vegetables List

The EWG has released the new 2015 Clean and Dirty Fruits and Vegetables List.

Produce is expensive. Regardless if it is organic or not. So why not spend where you need to and save where you can? If you can’t afford to buy 100% organic, you can download this Pesticides in Produce Clean Dirty List to see which “dirty” produce you should try to buy organically at the minimum.

The produce items on the “Dirty List” tend to have the highest level of pesticide residue (regardless of the produce being washed or peeled). In a nutshell, these items are the ones you should focus on buying “organic”.

The items on the Clean list have the least amount of pesticide residue, and while you can choose to purchase organic, it is considered safe to buy conventional.

2015 Dirty 15 Fruits & Vegetables

• Apples
• Celery
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Grapes
• Hot Peppers
• Kale/Collard Greens
• Nectarines (imported)
• Peaches
• Potatoes
• Snap Peas (imported)
• Spinach
• Strawberries
• Sweet Bell Peppers

2015 Clean 15 Fruits & Vegetable List 

• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Cabbage
• Cantaloupe
• Cauliflower
• Eggplant
• Grapefruit
• Kiwi
• Mangoes
• Onions
• Papayas
• Pineapple
• Sweet Corn
• Sweet Peas (Frozen)
• Sweet Potatoes

If you are looking for an affordable way to afford organic produce, you should check out Door to Door Organics. (I have an exclusive Door to Door Organics Coupon Code to get you 50% off your first box.)

In addition, there are other resources on the site about organic produce and tips to make the most of it:

How To Make Produce Last Longer

Farmers’ Market Guide To Buying Produce Like A Pro