All Conventionally Grown Produce Is High in Pesticides

Turns out, a significant amount of conventionally grown produce is free of pesticide residue. Roughly 38% of conventional produce samples test positive for pesticide residues, while 7% of organic samples test positive. So, if you’d like to save a little money on conventional produce, consider onions, corn, avocadoes, pineapples, sweet peas, mangos, eggplant, asparagus, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms, which test low for pesticide residue. Conversely, conventionally grown celery, bell peppers, apples, peaches, strawberries, spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, potatoes, green beans, and kale all test highest for residual pesticide levels.