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.

Peaches pack a punch when it comes to pesticide contamination. Almost all peaches are contaminated with pesticides – some with as many as 19 different pesticides on a single peach. That’s why they’re on the Shopper’s Guide Dirty Dozen™ list of produce with the most pesticide residue. Learn more:

Blueberries are a healthy snack for many kids and adults. But for the third year in a row, blueberries are back on the Dirty Dozen™ list with traces of several toxic pesticides. Learn more below:

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

Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them helps reduce the amount of pesticide residue on produce and improves overall food safety. EWG scientists reviewed four common methods in our latest Guide to Washing Produce. Read more below:

Want to take EWG’s Clean Fifteen™ & Dirty Dozen™ lists with you to the grocery store? Get your free digital copy below.