The Dirty Dozen v.s. The Clean Fifteen

Please list all members of the “Clean Fifteen,” and the “Dirty Dozen”

Here are the most recent “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) based on 2025 USDA pesticide residue data:

EWG’s 2025 “Dirty Dozen”

These are the 12 fruits and vegetables most contaminated with pesticides:

1. Spinach

2. Strawberries

3. Kale, Collard & Mustard Greens

4. Grapes

5. Peaches

6. Cherries

7. Nectarines

8. Pears

9. Apples

10. Blackberries (new addition)

11. Blueberries

12. Potatoes (new addition) EWGFood SafetyThe SunEatingWell

Noteworthy: Blackberries and potatoes were added to the list in 2025—blackberries due to high pesticide detection rates (~93%), including cypermethrin, a possible carcinogen, and potatoes for chlorpropham residues, a sprout inhibitor banned in the EU The SunFood Safety.

EWG’s 2025 “Clean Fifteen”

These 15 items had the lowest pesticide residue levels:

1. Pineapple

2. Sweet Corn (fresh and frozen)

3. Avocados

4. Papaya

5. Onion

6. Sweet Peas (frozen)

7. Asparagus

8. Cabbage

9. Watermelon

10. Cauliflower

11. Bananas

12. Mangoes

13. Carrots

14. Mushrooms

15. Kiwi EWGFood SafetyEatingWell

Summary Table

What It Means for You

• Prioritize buying organic for items on the Dirty Dozen when possible.

• You can feel more comfortable buying conventional versions of the Clean Fifteen due to their low pesticide profiles.

• Even so, washing produce thoroughly is always a good practice.

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