Dirty Dozen Updated

The "Dirty Dozen" is the list of the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the highest levels of pesticides when grown conventionally.  You can reduce your pesticide load by as much as 90% if you stick to organic produce for these 12 items. 

I had posted this list back in 2007, but it does change from time to time.  This is the most recent list I've come across - kale (for those of you who eat it!) has bumped spinach off the list.  Actually, I have a good recipe for kale chips - be sure to check it out!

The Dirty Dozen
(in alphabetical order)
apples
bell peppers
carrots
celery
cherries
grapes (imported)
kale
lettuce
nectarines
peaches
pears
strawberries