Table: Full list of produce items included, sampling years selected and numbers of samples analyzed for EWG's 2026 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

View EWG's Shopper's Guide methodology here.

Commodity nameNumber of samplesPDP sample years included
Apples9812023, 2024
Asparagus1,3282017, 2018, 2019
Avocado8402023, 2024
Bananas1,2812019, 2020
Bell and Hot Peppers1,9612019, 2020, 2021
Blackberries8852023, 2024
Blueberries, Cultivated1,2022020, 2021, 2022
Broccoli1,3332020, 2021
Cabbage1,3132017, 2018, 2019
Cantaloupe1,3562019, 2020, 2021
Carrots1,2192020, 2021, 2022
Cauliflower1,2922019, 2020, 2021
Celery1,3162021, 2022, 2023
Cherries4832014, 2015, 2016
Cherry Tomatoes4922024
Cucumbers6612024
Eggplant1,3272020, 2021
Grapefruit1,3602015, 2016, 2017
Grapes1,3632022, 2023
Green Beans1,3142020, 2021, 2022
Kale, Collard, and Mustard Greens2,3802017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Kiwi Fruit1,3372018, 2019, 2020
Lettuce1,3162024
Mangoes6792017, 2018
Mushrooms1,3412022, 2023
Nectarines1,7622013, 2014, 2015
Onion8472023, 2024
Oranges6892024
Papaya7472011, 2012
Peaches9042021, 2022
Pears1,3402021, 2022
Pineapples6342024
Plums1,1422021, 2022, 2023
Potatoes1,3832022, 2023, 2024
Raspberries5972013
Snap Peas1,3942017, 2018
Spinach1,2952015, 2016
Strawberries1,3432014, 2015, 2016
Summer Squash1,3132020, 2021, 2022
Sweet Corn, Fresh and Frozen7492023, 2024
Sweet Peas, Frozen2932018, 2019
Sweet Potatoes1,3432016, 2017, 2018
Tangerines1,3732019, 2020, 2021
Tomatillos8512023, 2024
Tomatoes1,3742022, 2023
Watermelon1,3672021, 2022, 2023
Winter Squash1,2442020, 2021