Which foods routinely appear on the Environmental Working Groups Dirty Dozen list for foods unsafe to eat conventionally grown?

• A. Organic apples
• B. Grapes
• C. Russet Potato
• D. Peaches

Answer: (B)

Grapes are flagged repeatedly because the Dirty Dozen highlights produce with the highest pesticide residues when grown conventionally. Grapes often carry residues from multiple pesticides, and some compounds can persist in or on the fruit. Since people commonly eat grapes with the skin, exposure can be higher compared to produce whose residues are less likely to be present on the edible portion. The combination of broad pesticide use, potential persistence, and the habit of eating the whole fruit makes grapes a frequent top item on the list. The list updates each year, but grapes consistently rank high, which is why they’re the best answer here.