The Environmental Working Group analyzed testing data on samples of fruits and vegetables conducted by the US Department of Agriculture . Blueberries and green beans were th and th on the Dirty Dozen of nonorganic produce with the most pesticides . Avocados topped the list of least contaminated produce again this year followed by sweet corn in second place . Kale collard and mustard greens contained the largest number of different pesticides types followed by hot and bell peppers at . Nearly of the foods on the list had no detectable levels of pesticide . Being exposed to a variety of foods without pesticides is especially important during pregnancy and throughout childhood . Pesticide exposure during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of birth defects low birth weight and fetal death the American Academy of Pediatrics noted. Exposure in childhood has been linked to attention and learning problems as well as cancer as well . Homemade food contains heavy metals as many toxic metals as storebought brands a new investigation finds a new study finds. Homemade baby food contains many toxic chemicals and pesticides as many other products as many store brands as many as many stores as many toxins as many products as they do . The AAP suggests parents and caregivers consult the shoppers guide if they are concerned about their childs exposure to pesticides such as pesticides are a good choice for a child. Pesticides are toxic by design. The report said. The AAP recommends parents and careers. For more information, please contact the EWGs. For confidential support, call The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org.uk. For details, or click here for details. For support, or call the National Institute for Pesticesticides, or visit http://www.nabyscotcotcotries.
Blueberries have joined green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen list . Blueberries
