EWG's Dirty Dozen: Misguiding Shoppers from Organic?
By OCA
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Key Takeaways
The EWG’s guide promotes awareness of pesticide use in produce.
- EWG guide ranks produce by pesticide levels
- Dirty Dozen lists most contaminated foods
- Clean 15 features least contaminated produce
- Organic options often preferred for health
- Consumer choices impact agricultural practices
Why It Matters
Understanding pesticide levels in food can help consumers make informed choices that prioritize health and support organic farming practices.
What to Do Next
Check the EWG guide before shopping for produce.
Recommended for: Consumers who want to make informed food choices.
April 02, 2026 | Source: Organic Eye LA FARGE, Wis. — Every spring the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™. For more than two decades, this guide has been distributed to consumers concerned about pesticide contamination in fruits and vegetables. A newly updated white paper from food and
The post Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen and Clean 15: Steering Shoppers Towards Agrichemical Contamination Rather Than Organic Food appeared first on Organic Consumers.
Source: organicconsumers.org
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