2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Leafy greens such as spinach and perennial kid favorites such as strawberries and grapes held the highest levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues based on government tests, according to the 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears, potatoes and blueberries filled out this