Now a Lettuce RECALL

If you look at the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" list of which fruits and vegetables you should buy organic, Lettuce is one of them. It was no surprise to me to see another food recall of a non-organic item. Buy eating the non-organic lettuce you are exposing yourself to several pesticides. Here is more information from Wed MD on the
Lettuce Recall

The "Dirty Dozen"
If you don't have the list, here it is:

Source: Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org and Food News, www.foodnews.org

Whether you are on a budget and need to prioritize your organic purchases, or you would simply like to know which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not—the following guide from the Environmental Working Group will help.


12 Most Contaminated

Peaches
Apples
Sweet Bell Peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Pears
Grapes (Imported)
Spinach
Lettuce
Potatoes

12 Least Contaminated

Onions
Avocado
Sweet Corn (Frozen)
Pineapples
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet Peas (Frozen)
Kiwi Fruit
Bananas
Cabbage
Broccoli
Papaya

If you plan to take out Mom for Mother's Day brunch, pass on the salad unless its organic! Isn't this a great reason to grow your own organic lettuce in you backyard???