EWG’s 2025 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ is finally here!

Eating fruits and vegetables is essential for a healthy diet. EWG wants to empower you with knowledge about pesticide residues on produce so you can make the best shopping choices for your family.

The Clean Fifteen™ list highlights produce with the lowest amount of pesticide residue. Check out all 15 items, including cauliflower and bananas joining the list:

This year’s Dirty Dozen™ highlights the 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest amount of pesticide residues – including newcomers blackberries and potatoes. Want to reduce your pesticide exposure? Use our updated guide to make informed choices. And remember, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is always key to a healthy diet, no matter where they land on the lists.

Blackberries’ addition to the Dirty Dozen comes after the Agriculture Department tested the fruit for pesticides for the first time in 2023. Over 80% of blackberry samples tested contained two or more pesticides. Despite being on the Dirty Dozen, blackberries are a healthy snack – they’re a good source of several vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, yet low in sugar. Learn more:

Stop attacks on local pesticide safety laws! Big Ag is threatening local laws designed to protect vulnerable populations such as children and farm workers, as well as endangered pollinators like bees. Add your name to our petition and tell Congress: Hands off local pesticide safety protections!

Want to take the updated Shopper’s Guide lists with you to the grocery store? Make a $20 tax-deductible donation and get EWG’s Clean Fifteen™ & Dirty Dozen™ grocery bag tag – your handy, quick-reference produce guide – as our thanks.