Organic Best Buys

Cost-conscious consumers who want to add organic produce to their shopping carts can use
the environmental working groups buying guide to determine which food selections make the
most sense. The EWG guide identifies the top 12 fruits and veggies that are most often
contaminated by pesticides.

DIRTY DOZEN – Buy Organic

  • Apples
  • Peaches
  • Nectarines
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Strawberries
  • Cucumbers
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Grapes
  • Celery
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Hot Peppers
  • Kale/Collard Greens

CLEAN FIFTEEN – Okay to buy conventional

  • Avocado
  • Papaya
  • Mango
  • Sweet Corn
  • Pineapple
  • Cabbage
  • Sweet Peas
  • Onions
  • Asparagus
  • Kiwi
  • Eggplant
  • Grapefruit
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cauliflower
  • Sweet Potato