2025 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen Produce List

2025’s Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen consists of fruits and vegetables that tend to have the highest levels of pesticide residues when conventionally grown. I definitely recommend you buy organic for the dozen produce items listed below.

https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

Dirty Dozen

1. Spinach
2. Strawberries
3. Kale, Collard, and Mustard Greens
4. Grapes
5. Peaches
6. Cherries
7. Nectarines
8. Pears
9. Apples
10. Blackberries
11. Blueberries
12. Potatoes

2025’s Clean Fifteen

The Clean Fifteen comprises fruits and vegetables that tend to have the lowest levels of pesticide residues when conventionally grown. For these items, buying organic is considered less crucial because they have lower pesticide residue levels than the Dirty Dozen. The safer foods tend to have a tougher exterior or skin that is removed before eating or cooking.

1. Pineapple
2. Sweet corn
3. Avocado
4. Papaya
5. Onions
6. Sweet peas
7. Asparagus
8. Cabbage
9. Watermelon
10. Cauliflower
11. Bananas
12. Mangoes
13. Carrots
14. Mushrooms
15. Kiwi

https://www.foodmatters.com/article/your-dirty-dozen-clean-15-lists-are-here-2025