Where to put your money for Organics
Organic produce often costs 50 percent more than conventional produce and that can add up on your grocery bill. The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, pored over the results of more than 100,000 USDA and FDA tests for pesticides on 46 popular produce items.
The list below is ranked from most to least commonly contaminated produce to help you decide which fruits and vegetables to buy or not buy organic.
Preferably Organic-Most Commonly Contaminated
Peaches
Strawberries
Apples
Spinach
Nectarines
Celery
Pears
Cherries
Potatoes
Bell peppers
Raspberries
Grapes (imported)
If Budget Allows, Buy Organic
Carrots
Green beans
Hot peppers
Oranges
Apricots
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Collard greens
Grapes (domestic)
Turnip greens
Honeydew melon
Lettuce
Kale
Mushrooms
Cantaloupe
Sweet potatoes
Grapefruit
Winter squash
Blueberries
Watermelon
Plums
Tangerines
Cabbage
It's Your Call-Least Commonly Contaminated
Papaya
Kiwi
Bananas
Broccoli
Onions
Asparagus
Peas
Mango
Cauliflower
Pineapple
Avocado
Corn
Source: Environmental Working Group, foodnews.org