Today, the Environmental Working Group released its annual Dirty Dozen, an overview of non-organic fruits and vegetables that are highest in pesticides residues. USApple comments on apples being part of the Dirty Dozen:
“Any report that tells people to avoid eating apples is giving harmful advice,” said Jim Bair, U.S. Apple Association (USApple) President and CEO. “Instead, we should be more concerned with increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables. And USApple is not alone in this. The American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, all say eat more fruit.”
For more information:
Korenna Wilson
U.S. Apple Association
Tel: 703.442.8850
