Posted: 18 Aug 2021 07:01 AM PDT The dirty dozen list- What is it? Do you pay attention to the EWG’s (Environmental Working Group) “Dirty Dozen List” of the twelve most pesticide-ridden foods? The name "Dirty Dozen" takes my thoughts straight to the 1964 movie classic "The Dirty Dozen." The one where Lee Marvin plays the cantankerous leading role of a U.S. Army Major during World War Two era. However, store-purchased fruits and vegetables are the "dirty dozen" that I am referring to in today's article. "The USDA tests show that nearly 70% of nonorganic fresh produce sold within the United States has harmful residues of chemical pesticides." It is noteworthy to mention that the "USDA washes, scrubs and peels all of the fruits and vegetables before they test them." (Release, 2021) What are the 12 most pesticide-ridden foods known as the "dirty dozen?" The order of the list verifies which fruits and vegetables have the most
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