Annual Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Named by the Environmental Working Group

The group investigates produce items that are found to be contaminated with the highest and lowest levels of pesticides.

The annual report by the Environmental Working Group has named this year’s “dirty dozen” and “clean 15”.

The group investigates produce items that are found to be contaminated with the highest levels of pesticides as well as the lowest levels. The list is meant to help shoppers make informed decisions about their produce and be aware of items that might need extra cleansing before consuming.