According to the Environmental Working Group’s annual analysis of US Department of Agriculture data, strawberries, spinach and kale are among the most pesticide-heavy produce, while avocados, sweetcorn and pineapples had the lowest level of residues.
More than 92% of kale tested contained two or more pesticide residues, according to the analysis, and a single sample of conventionally farmed kale could contain up to 18 different pesticides.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Pesticides In Our Food
Guardian UK: Pesticide residues found in 70% of produce sold in US even after washing - Strawberries, spinach and kale among most pesticide-heavy - Conventionally farmed kale could contain up to 18 pesticides
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