The Dirty Dozen

According to foodnews.org, these are the dirtiest plants, with the most pesticide residue:

1. apples
2. bell peppers
3. celery
4. cherries
5. imported grapes
6. nectarines (the highest)
7. peaches
8. pears
9. potatoes
10. raspberries
11. spinach
12. strawberries

The "cleanest" produce is:

1. asparagus (seriously, don't buy asparagus out of season though. It's just not the same as that fresh, green, spring crop!)
2. avocados
3. bananas
4. broccoli
5. cauliflower
6. corn
7. kiwis
8. mangoes
9. onions
10. papayas
11. pineapple
12. peas

* From "The Ethical Gourmet"