Strawberries Top Dirty Dozen List for Pesticides, But Experts Still Push Fruit and Veggie Consumption

The Environmental Working Group released its annual "dirty dozen" list of produce with the most pesticides, with strawberries and spinach at the top.

Marvin Pritts, a horticulture professor, says pesticide residue at government-regulated levels is safe and eating conventional produce is healthier than not eating produce.

The EWG highlighted pesticides in 75% of conventional produce tested and encourages buying organic, while still suggesting people eat more fruits and vegetables regardless of how they're grown.

Buying organic doesn't mean avoiding pesticides, as organic farmers can use pesticides from natural substances.

Pritts recommends washing produce before eating it rather than when storing it, as moisture can help bacteria and fungus grow.