Organic versus non-organic foods and contamination

From a handout that I picked up at the University Church in Toledo.

12 Most Contaminated so buy these ORGANIC

• Peaches
• Apples
• Sweet Bell Peppers*
• Celery*
• Nectarines
• Strawberries*
• Cherries
• Pears
• Grapes (imported)
• Spinach*
• Lettuce*
• Potatoes*

12 Least Contaminated so buy as is :)

• Onions
• Avocado
• Sweet Corn (frozen)
• Pineapples
• Mango
• Asparagus
• Sweet Peas (Frozen)
• Kiwi Fruit
• Bananas
• Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Papaya

end handout info

All or nearly all 12 food items on the most contaminated list are grown locally, and at least six* of the items can be grown in home gardens in Toledo.

Many items on the least contaminated list are not grown around here.

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