September 2008
Go organic
Fruits and vegetables are in descending order of the Organic Center’s dietary risk-index scores, which incorporate the level
of pesticides detected on domestic produce and the pesticides’ toxicity.
| FRUITS | VEGETABLES |
|---|---|
| Cranberries | Green beans |
| Nectarines | Sweet bell peppers |
| Peaches | Celery |
| Strawberries | Cucumbers |
| Pears | Potatoes |
| Apples | Tomatoes |
| Cherries | Peas |
| Cantaloupe | Lettuce |
