Shopper’s Guide to the Dirty Dozen Shopper’s Guide to the Dirty Dozen & the Clean Fifteen Foods

Here are 12 of the worst hormone disruptors, how they do their dirty deeds, and some tips on how to avoid them.

DIRTY DOZEN The UK government tests roughly 3,000kg of food for pesticide residue. each year. Once the results are published, PAN UK analyses this data and makes it accessible to the general public …

The Dirty Dozen list represents the top twelve produce items that have the most amount of pesticide residue. These items should be purchased organic if possible to avoid higher pesticide levels.

Dirty Dozen (2025): 1. Spinach 2. Strawberries 3. Kale, collard and mustard greens 4. Grapes 5. Peaches 6. Cherries 7. Nectarines 8. Pears 9. Apples 10. Blackberries 11. Blueberries 12.Potatoes, …

Nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears, potatoes and blueberries filled out this year's "Dirty Dozen" most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables, according to the report released Tuesday …

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) actively tests pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables and based on their findings, updates their Dirty Dozen/Clean Fifteen Shopper’s Guide annually.