Pesticide makers say there’s no cause for alarm; their chemicals go through more than 120 government-mandated safety tests before being approved. And nutritionists insist that the benefits of eating produce far outweigh the risks. If you’re still concerned, then buy organic versions of the most contaminated foods, which also include apples, celery, pears, bell peppers and imported grapes. “Or substitute the foods with the fewest residues–like bananas and kiwis–for those at the top of the list,” says Richard Wiles, senior vice president of EWG. The full report is at foodnews.org, along with a shopper’s guide.
