Ugh...this really made me cringe! It's the exact reason I buy most of my fruits/veggies organic! Spread the word!
Here is a list of the 12 you should always buy organic! These are called the "dirty dozen."
Nectarines – 97.3% of nectarines sampled were found to contain pesticides. Celery – 94.5% of celery sampled were found to contain pesticides. Pears – 94.4% of pears sampled were found to contain pesticides. Peaches – 93.7% of peaches sampled were found to contain pesticides. Apples – 91% of apples sampled were found to contain pesticides. Cherries – 91% of cherries sampled were found to contain pesticides. Strawberries – 90% of strawberries sampled were found to contain pesticides. Imported Grapes – 86% of imported grapes (i.e. Chile) sampled were found to contain pesticides. Spinach – 83.4% of spinach sampled were found to contain pesticides. Potatoes – 79.3% of potatoes sampled were found to contain pesticides. Bell Peppers – 68% of bell peppers sampled were found to contain pesticides. Red Raspberries – 59% of red raspberries sampled were found to contain pesticides. The ones with the least amount of pesticides found to be used were: Asparagus Avocados Bananas Broccoli Cauliflower Corn (However, almost all corn is genetically modified) Kiwi Mangoes Onions Papaya Pineapples Sweet Peas