In 2026, PFAS ("forever chemicals") were detected on 63% of Dirty Dozen samples.
Research suggests that while nutrition levels are similar, the chemical load varies significantly between organic and conventional produce. 🔬 Pesticide Load
🍎 Heavily treated post-harvest to prevent mold and dark spots.
🍓 Consistently top the list; 99% of samples often show residues.
Most Dirty Dozen items contained an average of four or more different pesticides per individual sample. ⚖️ The Counter-Argument EWG 2026 Guide: PFAS Pesticides on Produce
🍒 Consistently test positive for at least two pesticides.
In 2026, PFAS ("forever chemicals") were detected on 63% of Dirty Dozen samples.
Research suggests that while nutrition levels are similar, the chemical load varies significantly between organic and conventional produce. 🔬 Pesticide Load
🍎 Heavily treated post-harvest to prevent mold and dark spots.
🍓 Consistently top the list; 99% of samples often show residues.
Most Dirty Dozen items contained an average of four or more different pesticides per individual sample. ⚖️ The Counter-Argument EWG 2026 Guide: PFAS Pesticides on Produce
🍒 Consistently test positive for at least two pesticides.