NEW: fall food recs from EWG

Fall is here, friend! [EWG] [EWG] Fall is here, friend! As your favorite fall produce starts to hit store shelves, it’s important to remember to look out for toxic pesticide residues. From apples to pears and kale to spinach, [EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™]( found more than 70% of non-organic produce contains harmful pesticide residues, even after thorough washing! Shop smarter and avoid pesticides with [EWG’s Dirty Dozen™]( list of fruits and vegetables. We recommend you buy organic when possible to reduce your exposure to toxic pesticides. [Concerned about Pesticides in Your Food? - GET THE GUIDE]( Apples are an iconic part of fall, but [80% of apples contain diphenylamine]( an EU-banned pesticide linked to cancer. Non-organic apples in the U.S. are drenched with diphenylamine after harvest to prevent brown spots, putting apples in 5th place on [EWG’s Dirty Dozen list.]( [Diphenylamine - Doused on apples after harvest - Found on 80% of apples]( Although fresh produce is always best, many parents turn to dried fruit and fruit leathers for easy after-school snacks for kids. But EWG’s brand new test results show dried fruit snacks contain worrying levels of pesticides. [See the full results here.]( [Are fruit leathers contaminated with pesticides? - READ THE REPORT]( Nearly 60 percent of kale samples contain cancer-linked Dacthal. This possible carcinogen has also been linked to hormone disruption and is commonly used on leafy greens like kale, collard greens and mustard greens in the U.S. [Learn more now!]( [Dacthal - Possible Carcinogen - Found on nearly 60% of kale]( Bring EWG’s top tips with you while you shop with EWG’s 2022 Holiday Box: Sustainable Swaps. [Donate $135 or more today]( and we’ll send you a collection of eco-friendly products handpicked by EWG staff! [EWG's 2022 Holiday Gift Box: Sustainable Swaps]( Individuals like you account for more than half of EWG's revenue and are essential to our success. [CAN WE COUNT ON YOU TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF 384,074 SUPPORTERS TODAY?]( Any amount makes a difference. [DONATE NOW]( KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT. PROTECT YOUR HEALTH. [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [CHANGE OPTIONS]( Remember to add ewg@ewg.org to your contact list. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To change your preferred email address, [click here.]( 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 ofEWG, is a legislative advocacy organization that promotes healthy and sustainable policies. EWG 1250 I Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 202-667-6982 | ewg@ewg.org [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms & Conditions]( | Copyright © 2022, EWG. All Rights Reserved.