PESTICIDES

One in 4 strawberries tested contained multiple hazards: carcinogens, reproductive toxins, hormone disruptors and more carcinogens. Bell peppers and spinach have some of the highest levels of neurotoxins of all foods studied. The number of pesticides was less but the potency was more. Spinach being the highest carcinogenic food tested. Avocados and onions are some of the lowest risks. Children are at greater risk because they have faster metabolisms and they are smaller so toxins become more concentrated in them

PESTICIDE POISONING CHART
know which foods are the most contaminated with pesticides:

All samples were washed or peeled as you would at home.
Environmental Working Group compiled from FDA and EPA data.
Organically grown fruits and vegetables were found to have no toxic pesticide residue.

10 MOST CONTAMINATED

· Strawberries

· Red & Green Bell Peppers

· Spinach

· Cherries Sweet

· Peaches

· Cantaloupe Mexican

· Celery

· Apples

· Apricots

· Green beans

· Grapes (Chilean)

· Cucumbers

10 LEAST CONTAMINATED

· Avocado

· Sweet Corn

· Onions

· Sweet Potatoes

· Cauliflower

· Brussels sprouts

· U.S. Grapes

· Bananas

· Plums

· Asparagus

· Watermelon

· Broccoli

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