Although all non-organic crops always use some kind of chemical spray, there are some crops which use considerably more. By avoiding the most heavily sprayed crops or choosing organic versions of this produce you can reduce your exposure to chemical nasties by 90%!
So, here is the list!
1. Apples (More than 10 different chemicals may be sprayed on apple trees or other vegetable crops
before harvest)
2. Bell pepper
3. Celery
4. Cherries
5. Imported grapes
6. Nectarines
7. Peaches
8. Pears
9. Potatoes
10. Lettuce
11. Spinach
12. Strawberries
Happy Shopping! :)
Josie
WHO. Pesticides
- Children's Health and the Environment. Available from: http://www.who.int/ceh/capacity/Pesticides.pdf.
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