The Dirty Dozen

These are the Organic Priority Foods.

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The Dirty DozenIf you're new to organic foods, you may wonder where to start. Which foods are worth the extra cost?

 

Organic supporters will tell you that they're all important, because organic foods are produced without chemicals.

 

But if you have to prioritize, there are some foods where organic growing matters even more—because washing the foods doesn't necessarily remove all of the pesticide residue.

 

 


 

The Dirty Dozen:

Peaches
Apples
Sweet bell peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Pears
Imported grapes
Spinach
Lettuce
Potatoes

 

The list was compiled based on the findings of FDA and USDA tests conducted between 2000 and 2004.

 

So if you're wondering where to start in your organic adventures, these foods are a good beginning!

 

Published 02/29/08

 

 
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