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Should You Buy It Organic?

Type a fruit or vegetable to check whether it's typically high in pesticide residue (worth buying organic) or typically low (fine to buy conventional). Based on the well-known "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen" produce rankings.

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Full lists

🔴 Dirty Dozen — buy organic when you can

    🟢 Clean Fifteen — conventional is fine

      These lists are based on the commonly published EWG Dirty Dozen / Clean Fifteen produce rankings, which are updated annually using USDA pesticide residue testing data. Rankings shift slightly year to year — always check the current EWG.org list for the most up-to-date ranking before shopping.

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