The dirty dozen and clean 1. Need to Know. A new report issued by the Presidents Cancer Panel recommends eating produce without pesticides to reduce your risk of getting cancer and other diseases. Dirty Dozen' title='Dirty Dozen' />And according to the Environmental Working Group an organization of scientists, researchers and policymakers, certain types of organic produce can reduce the amount of toxins you consume on a daily basis by as much as 8. The group put together two lists, The Dirty Dozen and The Clean 1. These lists were compiled using data from the United States Department of Agriculture on the amount of pesticide residue found in non organic fruits and vegetables after they had been washed. The fruits and vegetables on The Dirty Dozen list, when conventionally grown, tested positive for at least 4. For produce on the dirty list, you should definitely go organic unless you relish the idea of consuming a chemical cocktail. The Dirty Dozen list includes celerypeachesstrawberriesapplesdomestic blueberriesnectarinessweet bell peppersspinach, kale and collard greenscherriespotatoesimported grapeslettuce. All the produce on The Clean 1. This list includes Why are some types of produce more prone to sucking up pesticides than others Richard Wiles, senior vice president of policy for the Environmental Working Group says, If you eat something like a pineapple or sweet corn, they have a protection defense because of the outer layer of skin. DVD The Big Red One TwoDisc Special Edition The Dirty Dozen Battle of the Bulge Battleground Where Eagles Dare. Which fruits and veggies really need to be organic, and which dont A new report provides guidance. Not the same for strawberries and berries. The Presidents Cancer Panel recommends washing conventionally grown produce to remove residues. Wiles adds, You should do what you can do, but the idea you are going to wash pesticides off is a fantasy. But you should still wash it because you will reduce pesticide exposure. Homemade Cheese Sauce there. Remember, the lists of dirty and clean produce were compiled after the USDA washed the produce using high power pressure water systems that many of us could only dream of having in our kitchens. The full list contains 4. You can check out the full list from on the Environmental Working Groups website at www. Dirty Dozen 2017Related story Babies are polluted at birth, new report says. The Dirty Dozen Source Environmental Working Group, www. Food News, www. foodnews. Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic. The Dirty Dozen As DDay approaches, Colonel Breed hands the roguish Major Reisman Lee Marvin an important assignment He must train a team of soldiers. EWGs 2017 Shoppers Guide helps you make informed choices about the produce you buy. Check out our Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists to shop smarter.