Every year, the EWG ranks fruits and vegetables by their pesticide contamination — and the latest results are in.

The EWG’s annual report of 12 produce items found to be contaminated with high levels of pesticides has two new additions.

Research suggests that people who are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides include farmers and greenhouse workers, ...

Nearly 60% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables on the Clean Fifteen list showed no detectable pesticide residues.  ...

A perk of summer is the fruits and vegetables that are finally in-season. But for some of your favorite produce, you may want to proceed with caution.

We found ourselves wondering: What are the actual risks of consuming pesticides on produce? Do you really need to wash fruits and veggies in special formulas to get them clean? Can all types of ...

Unwashed produce harbors harmful bacteria, pesticides, and parasites, posing health risks. Outbreaks linked to contaminated ...

Diversifying your dietEating a varied diet can help reduce the risk of pesticide exposure from any single source. By consuming a wide range of fruits and vegetables, you can minimise the potential ...

Spinach takes top dishonors in the 2025 “Dirty Dozen” list of nonorganic fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide ...