EWG's Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ has released a "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen" list every year since 2004. Their goal is to rank the top 47 popular fruits and vegetables that contain pesticides. This is very important to their customers as it helps families make the best choices to reduce exposure to toxic pesticides.
It's no surprise to us that the Avocado stands at the top of the "Clean Fifteen" list with fewer than 2 percent of samples showed any detectable pesticides. You can enjoy our Tropicado™ with the guarantee that it's pesticide free. This rich and creamy fruit, which is not only tasty but heart healthy and high in Vitamin's C & E.
EWG's Clean Fifteen for 2020:
Avocados
Sweet corn
Pineapple
Onions
Papaya
Sweet peas (frozen)
Eggplants
Asparagus
Cauliflower
Cantaloupes
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Cabbage
Honeydew melon
Kiwi
EWG's Dirty Dozen for 2020
Strawberries
Spinach
Kale
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Peaches
Cherries
Pears
Tomatoes
Celery
Potatoes
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