Many Americans turn to citrus fruits for a healthy dose of vitamin C, especially during the colder weather, but they may be unknowingly getting a side of cancer-linked chemical, too. EWG scientists discovered cancer-linked imazalil on nearly 90 percent of non-organic citrus samples!

Even after the fruit is peeled, the average concentration of imazalil was about 20 times higher than EWG's recommended limit to protect children's health! See the full results below.

See all the fruits and vegetables that made this year’s Dirty Dozen™ list for having the highest levels of toxic pesticide residues.

Apples are a fall favorite for many Americans, but 80% of U.S. apples contain an EU-banned pesticide! That’s one reason this popular fruit lands on the Dirty Dozen year after year.

Raisins didn’t qualify for the Dirty Dozen, since we don’t include processed foods in the list, but if they did, they would top the list by a mile. Ninety-nine percent of conventional raisins tested positive for at least two pesticides, including some that can harm kids’ developing brains!

Want to take the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen™ lists with you to the grocery store? Click here to get your Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ bag tag!

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