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According to the Environmental Working Group:

EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated

fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a

day. Those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown

fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily. The Guide

helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary

pesticide load.

Never remember which is which, or what food to buy organic? Get a handy download at FoodNews. Or, see below.

But where are bananas?

"Dirty Dozen"--Buy Organic!

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 Pesticide Residue

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