Demystifying the Dirty Dozen: Why Some Fruits and Vegetables Carry More Pesticides

New items have been added to Environmental Working Group’s ‘Dirty Dozen.’ Nutritionists share practical ways to reduce pesticide exposure.
Demystifying the Dirty Dozen: Why Some Fruits and Vegetables Carry More Pesticides
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Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a new list that causes a stir in the produce aisle—and this time, two newcomers, blackberries and potatoes, have landed on the Dirty Dozen list, prompting many shoppers to give their grocery carts a second look.

The EWG’s updated 2025 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce highlights the fruits and vegetables most likely to carry the most pesticide residues.
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.