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Strawberries are No.1 in pesticide usage and residual
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list, ranking the pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables. This year, strawberries held onto the number one spot for having the highest traces of pesticides. (Source Consumer Affairs )
Does Washing Remove Pesticides?
Yes, washing strawberries does help remove some pesticides, but it’s not a complete solution. Washing with plain water is a good first step, and soaking in a baking soda solution or vinegar bath can further reduce pesticide residues. However, some pesticides may penetrate the fruit and remain in the pulp, making washing alone insufficient to eliminate all residues
What About Organic Strawberries?
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, so the EWG doesn’t want the Dirty Dozen list to scare people away from produce. The organization recommends that shoppers opt for organic versions of the foods—like strawberries—on the list.
Bagged Lettuce Risky
According to an article in Atlantic Magazine, bagged lettuce is more likely to be contaminated because it is mostly chopped in machines which can be contaminated with a few leafs and pass the pathogens to other chopped lettuce. Romaine is the most often FDA cited for contamination and the most often seen pathogen is E. coli.
Washing will not protect you, only cooking. More details online at Atlantic Magazine, May 7, 2025.
Comparison of Products in the Market
Imported Organic
Imported Organic Label
No strawberry smell or taste. Pithy inside.
They look good on the outside. But hard on the inside to avoid long distance shipping damage.
Whole Foods
Imported Organic Label
Seen at Whole Foods, Driscoll’s imported Mexican organics. Like most of Driscoll’s line of strawberries, organic or not, they are grown to be shipped. Hard, pithy, less strawberry taste and smell. Not very expensive though.
Basic Concepts and Definitions
Organic is a label that indicates that a food or agricultural product has been produced according to the USDA organic standards, which require operations to use practices that cycle resources, conserve biodiversity, and preserve ecological balance. The USDA’s National Organic Program develops and enforces the standards for organic crops, livestock, and agricultural products so consumers can feel confident purchasing organic goods.
The organic standards set specific requirements for different types of products. The following list provides an overview of requirements for different types of organic products.
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