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.

Despite being on the Dirty Dozen, fruits and vegetables, including blackberries, are still an important part of a healthy diet.

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.

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.

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:

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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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.