Millions of people rely on EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce to reduce their exposure to toxic synthetic pesticides used on fruits and vegetables. The alternative is buy organic.

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EWG's Tips for Avoiding Pesticides

Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill living organisms that are considered pests, including insects, weeds and mold.

Even after washing fruits and vegetables, pesticide residues remain on...

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EWG Explains: Fungicides and Citrus

Did you know that popular citrus fruits, like oranges, grapefruit and mandarins, might also come with a dose of hormone-disrupting fungicides?

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