Pesticide residues found in 70% of produce sold in US even after washing

Strawberries, spinach and kale among most pesticide-heavy

Conventionally farmed kale could contain up to 18 pesticides

About 70% of fresh produce sold in the US has pesticide residues on it even after it is washed, according to a health advocacy group.

According to the Environmental Working Group’s annual analysis of US Department of Agriculture data, strawberries, spinach and kale are among the most pesticide-heavy produce, while avocados, sweetcorn and pineapples had the lowest level of residues.

More than 92% of kale tested contained two or more pesticide residues, according to the analysis, and a single sample of conventionally farmed kale could contain up to 18 different pesticides.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/mar/20/pesticide-residues-produce-even-after-washing-us

EWG's 2019 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php