Update: 13 is the Lucky Number

The USDA has just published a study that shows apples have the highest amount of trace pesticides. According to the Wall Street Journal, pesticide residues were found in 98 percent of the apples recently tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and this is the highest rate among all produce screened in the agency’s annual survey. While in most cases, the 48 pesticides found were within federal guidelines for safe consumption, the high rating of apples on its pesticide residue list prompted the Washington-based Environmental Working Group to put conventionally-raised apples on the top of its most recent “Dirty Dozen” list, followed by celery and strawberries, also high on the USDA list for the number of samples with pesticide residues.  Following the EWG’s recommendation we have added apples to our list of things worth buying organic.

We’ll be back tomorrow with our weekly post – this time on raspberries – until then wash those conventional apples well (or peel them) and buy organic when you can.

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Author: Kathrin

My weekly blog, originally started with my friend Jessica, entices readers to get into the kitchen and cook meals, every day. I provide inspiration, recipes, and reasons to overcome the struggles that keep people from cooking at home: confidence, time, desire, money or priorities. No excuses! Come and cook with us! View all posts by Kathrin