Do pears need to be organic? What to know before you buy
                                
                                
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                                According to the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2024 'Dirty Dozen' report, pears were listed among the most contaminated fruits, with more than half of conventional samples testing positive for five or more pesticide residues. This stark statistic prompts many consumers to wonder: do pears need to be organic?