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The Dirty Dozen: Celery is the new dirtiest vegetableThis list ranks fruits and vegetables by the amount of pesticide residue found on them. Here’s the full list along with the number of chemicals found in each when grown conventionally.     1.    Celery - 64    2.    Peaches - 62    3.    Strawberries - 59    4.    Apples - 42    5.    Blueberries - 52    6.    Nectarines - 33    7.    Bell Peppers - 49    8.    Spinach - 48    9.    Kale - unreported    10.    Cherries - 42    11.    Potatoes - 37    12.    Grapes – 34

The Dirty Dozen: Celery is the new dirtiest vegetable
This list ranks fruits and vegetables by the amount of pesticide residue found on them. Here’s the full list along with the number of chemicals found in each when grown conventionally.
 
    1.    Celery - 64
    2.    Peaches - 62
    3.    Strawberries - 59
    4.    Apples - 42
    5.    Blueberries - 52
    6.    Nectarines - 33
    7.    Bell Peppers - 49
    8.    Spinach - 48
    9.    Kale - unreported
    10.    Cherries - 42
    11.    Potatoes - 37
    12.    Grapes – 34

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    Nooo this literally includes all of my favorites except avocado and mango.
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    yesss i hate celery
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    Useful.
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    Yet another reason to buy organic, local produce.
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  19. chrisdelacruz said: Damn! I think I forgot to wash the celery I ate yesterday. Water fast weekend!
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    The Dirty Dozen: Celery is the new dirtiest vegetable This list ranks fruits and vegetables by the amount of pesticide...
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    Ew. Always buy organic!
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    So I guess if you’re...a limited budget and can’t go all-organic, choose these foods.
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