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Once again apples top the list as having the most pesticide residue in EWGs annual "Dirty Dozen" list. Follow Foods For Long Life on Facebook and Pinterest. Thanks EWG For the last ten years, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has taken data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on pesticide residue and compiled a list of the most and least contaminated fruits and vegetables. I use this list to determine which produce should be purchased as organic and which conventionally grown produce is safe to eat. For example, I always buy organic apples, which often top the "Dirty Dozen" list and I rarely spend the extra money for avocados that top the "Clean Fifteen." The Dirty Dozen Plus The Dirty Dozen contain high concentrations of pesticides as well as a number of different pesticides. For example: * Every sample of imported nectarines and 99% of apple samples had pesticide residue. * Potatoes had more pesticides by weight than any other food. * A single ...