The New Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods to Eat Organic
The latest list of foods with the highest pesticide residue includes some familiar fruits and vegetables, and some surprises. By Dan Shapley
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3. Strawberries
Strawberries are always on the list of dirty dozen foods, in part because fungus prompts farmers to spray, and pesticide residue remains on berries sold at market. Nearly 60 different pesticides have been found on strawberries, though fewer are found on frozen strawberries.
Can't find organic strawberries? Safer alternatives include kiwi and pineapples.
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