Dirty Dozen

Studies Show “Dirty Dozen” Recommendations Unsupportable, Verify Produce Safety

March 20, 2019 Alliance for Food and Farming

Since 1995, an activist group has released a so-called “dirty dozen” produce list. However, peer reviewed studies show this list’s recommendations are not scientifically supportable while other studies show it may negatively impact consumers since it discourages purchasing of any produce – organic or conventional. …

USApple: EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” List is Inaccurate and Harmful

March 20, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is calling the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list, released today, both “inaccurate” and “harmful” to Americans. The report, issued annually, offers consumers an extremely biased view of various fruits and vegetables to avoid based on misleading and flawed reporting by the activist group. …