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This year, blackberries join the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ Dirty Dozen™ list of produce samples found to have the highest level of pesticide residues. Over 80% of blackberries tested positive for pesticide residues, and one sample contained 14 different pesticides. Learn more below.
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Despite being on the Dirty Dozen, fruits and vegetables, including blackberries, are still an important part of a healthy diet.

Pesticides on blackberries - A total of 48 different pesticides were detected on all conventional blackberry samples. Over 80% of the samples tested contained two or more pesticides. Cypermethrin: Possible human carcinogen, found on over half of blackberry samples.
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Potatoes – America’s most popular vegetable – joins this year’s Dirty Dozen™. That’s because a pesticide banned in Europe was found on 90% of samples, even after washing.
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But don’t ditch potatoes – EWG recommends continuing to eat your fruits and vegetables, even if you can’t find or afford organic. Simple steps can help reduce your exposure to pesticides. Learn more below.

Potatoes (the most consumed vegetable in the U.S.) join this year's Dirty Dozen™- LEARN MORE
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The guide’s EWG’s Clean Fifteen™ list highlights produce with the least pesticide residue, with cauliflower and bananas joining the list this year. Check out all 15 items:
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EWG's 2025 Clean Fifteen™ - SEE THE LIST
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Want to take the updated lists with you to the grocery store? Donate $20 and get EWG’s Clean Fifteen™ & Dirty Dozen™ grocery bag tag – your handy, quick-reference produce guide – as our thanks!
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Eat your fruits and vegetables! Take EWG's Clean Fifteen™ and Dirty Dozen™ lists on the go with a grocery bag tag! - DONATE NOW
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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!
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Stop attacks on local pesticide safety laws! Big Ag wants to wipe out vital local protections--putting children, communities and pollinators at risk. - TAKE ACTION
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Most people don’t eat enough produce. Agriculture Department dietary guidelines recommend fruits and vegetables make up half of a plate at each meal. EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ provides an easy checklist for buying fruits and vegetables, so you can make more informed choices. Check out this year’s updates.
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EWG's 2025 Clean Fifteen™ and Dirty Dozen™ lists are here! - LEARN MORE
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