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According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), bananas have low to moderate levels of pesticide residue, but this doesn't tell the whole story. So, do you really need to buy organic bananas? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no, involving personal health priorities, cost, and ethical considerations.

While bananas are not on the 'Dirty Dozen' list of foods with the highest pesticide residues, a significant misconception exists about their cultivation practices. In fact, the majority of bananas sold worldwide are conventionally farmed, making it entirely possible for bananas to be not organic. Conventional banana farming is an intensive process reliant on synthetic fertilizers and extensive pesticide applications to maximize yield and control disease.