A neurotoxic bug killer on spinach

Friend, this year’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ is chock full of surprises and we’ve been blown away by supporters wanting to learn more about two produce items that really shocked us this year: strawberries and apples. Friend, this year's [Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™]( is chock full of surprises and we’ve been blown away by supporters wanting to learn more about two produce items that really shocked us this year: strawberries and apples. [Strawberries]( remained at the top of this year's [Dirty Dozen™ list,]( taking first place for produce with the highest levels of pesticide residues. 99 percent of strawberries have pesticide residues and up to 22 different pesticides were found on a single strawberry! Learn more about conventional strawberries below: [Pesticides on Strawberries: LEARN MORE]( [Apples]( ranked fourth on this year's Dirty Dozen™ list with more than 80 percent of samples testing positive for diphenylamine, a chemical banned in Europe. Apples contain an average of 4.4 pesticide residues and since Americans eat an average of 10 pounds of apples each year, even pesticides found at low levels could pose a health risk. Learn more about apples and diphenylamine below: [Pesticides on Apples: LEARN MORE]( Another surprising find on this year’s list is [spinach.]( Although it came in second on [EWG’s Dirty Dozen™ list,]( spinach has the most pesticide residues by weight. Spinach also consistently tests positive for some particularly nasty pesticides – like permethrin, a neurotoxic bug killer banned in Europe, and DDT, a toxic pesticide banned in the U.S. Check out the graphic below to learn more about the pesticides commonly found on conventionally grown spinach: [Pesticides on Spinach: LEARN MORE]( Overall, EWG's analysis found pesticide residues on nearly 70 percent of conventional produce! We need to hear from you. Take our [quick survey]( and tell us why you're concerned about pesticides in produce. [Are you worried about your family’s exposure to harmful pesticides? Take EWG's Survey!]( Looking to avoid pesticide residues? Shop organic and use EWG’s [Clean Fifteen™ list]( to find the conventionally grown produce with the lowest levels of pesticide residues. Want to take the Dirty Dozen™ and Clean Fifteen™ lists with you while you shop? For a limited time only, you can get [EWG’s exclusive Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ bag tag]( with a donation of $15 or more! [Get your bag tag!]( [Contribute]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [CHANGE OPTIONS]( Remember to add ewg@ewg.org to your contact list. EWG's mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. EWG is a non-profit and non-partisan organization. The EWG Action Fund, a separate sister organization of EWG, is a legislative advocacy organization that promotes healthy and sustainable policies. EWG 1436 U St. NW, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20009 202-667-6982 | ewg@ewg.org [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms & Conditions]( | Copyright © 2018, EWG. All Rights Reserved.