The Dirty Dozen: Twelve Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic

The Dirty Dozen, ranked from highest level of pesticide residue to lowest, according to researchers at the Environmental Working Group:

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes (imported)
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes

I talked about how I incorporate this list into my shopping here.
For more information about the Environmental Working Group, click here.
For more information about how this list was compiled, and to see a complete ranking of the pesticide levels of 43 different fruits and vegetables, go to Food News here.