2021 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Lists

Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists based on pesticide levels found in the produce tested, giving you insight as to which fruits and vegetables should be purchased organically and which are alright being bought conventionally. The lists are as follows:

Dirty Dozen

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale

4. Nectarines

5. Apples

6. Grapes

7. Cherries

8. Peaches

9. Pears

10. Bell/Hot Peppers

11. Celery

12. Tomatoes

Clean Fifteen

1. Avocado

2. Sweet Corn

3. Pineapple

4. Onions

5. Papaya

6. Sweet Peas

7. Eggplant

8. Asparagus

9. Broccoli

10. Cabbage

11. Kiwi

12. Cauliflower

13. Mushrooms

14. Honeydew Melon

15. Cantaloupe

Whether organic or conventionally grown, fruits and vegetables are critical components of a healthy diet, but if you are concerned about your pesticide intake, consider purchasing organically grown versions of the foods on EWG’s Dirty Dozen, or conventional produce from the Clean Fifteen.