A short YouTube video commentary by Robert Whitfield MD referencing a report on the "Dirty Dozen" produce list. The speaker states that soft berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries) tend to carry higher loads of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides because of their delicate, mold-prone nature, and advises considering organic options for these fruits.
There was just a report that came out about the Dirty Dozen. Right. And the Dirty Dozen. Usually the berries are loaded with the most herbicides and pesticides, fungicides. And that just has to do with the physical nature of the fruit. Right. They're soft, they're sensitive, they're easily. They're very delicate, and they're easily infected and contaminated by mold. And anyone who's gone and bought a carton of raspberries and next day find them all moldy, know exactly what I'm talking about in terms of how quick they go. So if you really wanted to be conscious about the herbicides and pesticide usage, I would look at the Dirty Dozen list. So blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and maybe choose to go organic with those if you have concerns.
