Forever Chemicals Found in Everyday Produce, Shopper’s Guide Warns
TL;DR
A 2026 Shopper’s Guide from the Environmental Working Group flags PFAS (forever chemicals) and other pesticide residues on common fruits and vegetables, with spinach and kale topping the Dirty Dozen and items like strawberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, and pears also contaminated; the guide highlights the Clean Fifteen as lower‑residue options, while regulators note action when levels pose health concerns.
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