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



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Posted by Ed 6 yrs ago
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.

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Ed 6 yrs ago
EWG's 2019 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

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