Every year, the EWG ranks fruits and vegetables by their pesticide contamination — and the latest results are in.

The EWG’s annual report of 12 produce items found to be contaminated with high levels of pesticides has two new additions.

An examination of 59 common fruits and vegetables found pesticides posed significant risks in 20% of them, from bell peppers, blueberries and green beans to potatoes and strawberries, according to ...

In more encouraging findings, pesticide residue posed little or no risk in almost two-thirds of the fruits and vegetables Consumer Reports reviewed and almost all of the organic produce.

"Pesticides are toxic ... being afraid of eating mother nature's finest," she said. "Fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of so many diseases and fight obesity." ...

To help consumers identify the fruits and vegetables that posed the greatest risk from pesticides, Consumer Reports recently analyzed seven years of data from the Department of Agriculture’s ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As many of us try to eat more fruits and vegetables, are we potentially putting ourselves at risk by also consuming harmful pesticides? A new investigation from Consumer ...

Pesticides and other poisonous chemicals used in fruits and vegetables may raise risk of cancer in young children, warns study. Pre-school children are in particular danger of exposure to the ...

Diversifying your dietEating a varied diet can help reduce the risk of pesticide exposure from any single source. By consuming a wide range of fruits and vegetables, you can minimise the potential ...

(KPRC) — For people wanting to avoid exposure to pesticides in produce and watch what they spend, there are some fruits and veggies that are more important to buy organic than others, according to the ...