EWG’s 2025 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ is 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.

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:

The guide 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:

The Dirty Dozen highlights the 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest amount of pesticide residues. Want to lower your pesticide exposure? The Shopper’s Guide can help. But remember, eating more fruits and vegetables, regardless of the list, is always good for 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.

Want to take the updated lists with you to the grocery store? Donate and get EWG’s new tote and Clean Fifteen™ & Dirty Dozen™ grocery bag tag – your handy, quick-reference produce guide – as our thanks!