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Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, can harm more than just the “pests” at which they are targeted. They are toxic, and exposure to them can cause a number of health effects. They are linked to a range of serious illnesses and diseases from respiratory problems to cancer. Scroll to explore the types of pesticides found in common fruits and vegetables.

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strawberry

Strawberry

  • →45 pesticide residues found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

  • 6 Known or probable carcinogens
  • 16 Suspected Hormone Disriptors
  • 7 Neurotoxins
  • 6 Developmental or Reproductive toxins
orange

Orange

  • →12 pesticide residues found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

  • 3 Known or probable carcinogens
  • 4 Suspected Hormone Disriptors
  • 5 Neurotoxins
  • 3 Developmental or Reproductive toxins
banana

Banana

  • →11 pesticide residues found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

  • 3 Known or probable carcinogens
  • 4 Suspected Hormone Disriptors
  • 2 Neurotoxins
  • 3 Developmental or Reproductive toxins
lettuce

Lettuce

  • →52 pesticide residues found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

  • 3 Known or probable carcinogens
  • 17 Suspected Hormone Disriptors
  • 10 Neurotoxins
  • 8 Developmental or Reproductive toxins
blueberry

Blueberry

  • →52 pesticide residues found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

  • 8 Known or probable carcinogens
  • 22 Suspected Hormone Disriptors
  • 14 Neurotoxins
  • 7 Developmental or Reproductive toxins
cabbage

Cabbage

  • →11 pesticide residues found by the USDA Pesticide Data Program

  • 2 Known or probable carcinogens
  • 3 Suspected Hormone Disriptors
  • 5 Neurotoxins
  • 1 Developmental or Reproductive toxins