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Old 07-09-2006, 11:03 AM
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Here's a list of the best/worst produce in terms of pesticide chemical contamination (this is what you can't wash off the food). This ranking is based on FDA tests, not some random environmentalist group. The 'most contaminated' show up in lots of foods--apple juice, applesauce, raisins, strawberry yogurt, strawberry jam, etc... So keep those in mind too when you're purchasing.

http://www.foodnews.org/reportcard.php

12 Most Contaminated - Buy These Organic
• Apples
• Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Cherries
• Imported Grapes
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Potatoes
• Red Raspberries
• Spinach
• Strawberries

12 Least Contaminated - buy these conventional
• Asparagus
• Avocados
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Corn (sweet)
• Kiwi
• Mangos
• Onions
• Papaya
• Pineapples
• Peas (sweet)

Last edited by Raquelita; 07-09-2006 at 11:05 AM.
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