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Eating produce with higher pesticide residues raises levels found in urine

Researchers found certain produce such as spinach, strawberries and greens consistently tested high for pesticides

Washing produce helps, but exposure can still occur even after rinsing

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the amount of these chemicals leaching into the body.

Researchers linked the types of produce people eat with levels of pesticides found in their urine.

The results show that eating foods on the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) “ Dirty Dozen ” list such as spinach, strawberries and kale was tied to higher pesticide levels than e

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