'Dirty dozen' most contaminated produce identified

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How safe is the food in your kitchen?

The Environmental Working Group released its "dirty dozen" list of fruits and vegetables, those most contaminated with pesticides.

Strawberries came in first, meaning they're the item most tainted with pesticide residue. Spinach and kale are in second and third place, respectively. Other dirty foods include cherries and nectarines.

The top clean foods are avocados, sweet corn and pineapples.

Researchers say consuming pesticides has been linked to health issues like cancer and fertility concerns.

The EWG says, despite their concern, these are still the types of foods Americans need to eat more of.

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