What fruit or vegetable in the US food supply is least likely to contain pesticides and other harmful chemicals? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
A. Carrots
B. Avocados
C. Spinach
D. Strawberries
B.
According to the Environmental Working Group which advises the USDA, avocados top the “Clean Fifteen” list as the #1 fruit/vegetable least likely to carry dangerous chemical residues from pesticides. Carrots are on the “Clean” list too, coming in at #15. In the opposite direction, topping the “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits/vegetables most likely to have such residues are strawberries (#1) and spinach (#2). So wash them well!