Table: Full list of produce items included, sampling years selected and numbers of samples analyzed for EWG's 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

View EWG's Shopper's Guide methodology here.

Commodity nameNumber of samplesPDP sample years included
Spinach1,2952015, 2016
Strawberries1,3432014, 2015, 2016
Kale, collard and mustard greens2,3802017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Grapes1,3632022, 2023
Peaches9042021, 2022
Cherries4832014, 2015, 2016
Nectarines1,7622013, 2014, 2015
Pears1,3402021, 2022
Apples3342023
Blackberries2942023
Blueberries, cultivated1,2022020, 2021, 2022
Potatoes1,2102022, 2023
Bell and hot peppers1,9612019, 2020, 2021
Green beans1,3142020, 2021, 2022
Tangerines1,3732019, 2020, 2021
Cucumbers1,4602015, 2016, 2017
Celery1,3162021, 2022, 2023
Lettuce1,4622015, 2016, 2017
Winter squash1,2442020, 2021
Plums1,1422021, 2022, 2023
Tomatoes1,3742022, 2023
Cherry tomatoes1,4042011, 2012
Tomatillos1752023
Summer squash1,3132020, 2021, 2022
Raspberries5972013
Oranges1,3742015, 2016
Grapefruit1,3602015, 2016, 2017
Eggplant1,3272020, 2021
Snap peas1,3942017, 2018
Cantaloupe1,3562019, 2020, 2021
Sweet potatoes1,3432016, 2017, 2018
Broccoli1,3332020, 2021
Kiwi fruit1,3372018, 2019, 2020
Mushrooms1,3412022, 2023
Carrots1,2192020, 2021, 2022
Mangoes6792017, 2018
Bananas1,2812019, 2020
Cauliflower1,2922019, 2020, 2021
Watermelon1,3672021, 2022, 2023
Cabbage1,3132017, 2018, 2019
Asparagus1,3282017, 2018, 2019
Sweet peas, frozen2932018, 2019
Onion1732023
Papaya7472011, 2012
Avocado1662023
Sweet corn, fresh and frozen1722023
Pineapples1,4522000, 2001, 2002