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*

br. *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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