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(1/4) Consumer Reports just released an extensive report on pesticides in conventional produce, and options to replace with organic. I used it to generate some recommendations:
High Risk Conventional, Recommended Organic:
Bell Peppers,
Blueberries,
Green Beans,
Hot Peppers,
Kale,
Mustard Greens,
Frozen Spinach,
Frozen Strawberries
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High Risk with Conventional AND organic: Potatoes
High Risk with Conventional, no organic alternative: Watermelon.
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Moderate Risk Conventional:
Apples,
Grapes,
Celery,
Collard Greens,
Peaches,
Radishes,
Strawberries,
Fresh Spinach*,
Tomatoes*
Note Organic Fresh Spinach was *also* contaminated with pesticide. CR did not test organic tomatoes.
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Low Risk Conventional, organic probably not necessary:
Asparagus,
Bananas,
Basil,
Broccoli,
Cabbage,
Cantaloupe,
Carrots,
Cilantro,
Cucumbers,
Kiwi,
Lettuce,
Mango,
Onion,
Peas,
Snap Peas,
Summer Squash,
Sweet Potatoes,
Tangerines,
Winter Squash.