🫐 Average of four different pesticides per sample. 💡 Key Review Findings
🍑 Soft skins are highly absorbent; 90% test positive for PFAS.
🍇 Thin skins allow pesticides to be easily absorbed into the fruit.
🍎 Heavily treated post-harvest to prevent mold and dark spots.
Most Dirty Dozen items contained an average of four or more different pesticides per individual sample. ⚖️ The Counter-Argument EWG 2026 Guide: PFAS Pesticides on Produce
Research suggests that while nutrition levels are similar, the chemical load varies significantly between organic and conventional produce. 🔬 Pesticide Load
These 12 items are prioritized for organic purchase because they frequently test positive for multiple pesticides, even after being washed.