The "Dirty Dozen" | Episode 7

Are you eating foods from the "Dirty Dozen?"Every year the Environmental Working Group releases its "dirty dozen" list of the twelve produce items with the most pesticide residue.Spoiler alert: they're probably all in your fridge.But is this list as meaningful as it sounds? Are pesticides as scary as you think? And does "organic" mean what you've been led to believe?Also in this week's episode: uh oh, a hepatitis outbreak in frozen strawberries! And making grilled cheese sandwiches in your toaster oven... a good idea? (DISCLAIMER: No, it is a terrible idea, DO NOT BURN DOWN YOUR HOME)Articles mentioned:https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/03/letter-to-the-editor-dirty-dozen-requires-a-second-look/ https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/why-the-dirty-dozen-produce-list-is-misguided/ https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2023/03/environmental-working-group-unveils-its-dirty-dozen-clean-15-for-2023/ https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/10/27/organic-101-allowed-and-prohibited-substances https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2012/03/22/organic-101-what-usda-organic-label-means https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/organic-food-labels We hope you enjoy this episode!Be sure to subscribe to Don't Eat Poop on your favorite podcast app, leave a review and share the podcast with your friends!We'd love to hear from you!Follow Francine, Matt and the show on LinkedIn and let us know what you thought of the show. Also feel free to suggest topics you'd like to hear discussed! Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support