Do Pesticides Get Into Avocados? What the Science Says
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According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), fewer than 1% of conventionally grown avocados tested by the USDA had detectable pesticide residue, making them one of the "cleanest" produce items available. This raises the question: just how effectively does the avocado's thick skin prevent pesticides from getting into the edible flesh?
