Spinach Tops U.S. Pesticide List as EU Bans Key Chemicals
TL;DR
The Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen names spinach as the most pesticide-contaminated U.S. produce, with permethrin residues detected in over three-quarters of non-organic samples (permethrin is banned in the EU). Potatoes also show high contamination from chlorpropham (banned in the EU). The article recommends choosing organic when possible and using the Clean Fifteen as a guide to lower-exposure produce.
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- How To Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides The New York Times
- Report shows fruits, vegetables with the highest pesticide residue KMOV
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