(Based on all data published by the Pesticide Residues Committee, 2000 – 2005, and analysed for the percentage of samples containing pesticides)

Fruit	Percentage of samples contaminated with residues
*Citrus fruits	83-100
Pear	70
Strawberry	69
Apricot	61
Cherry	60
Raspberry	57
*Banana	57
Apple	56
*Melon	56
Grape	54

*These fruits are generally peeled before eating, and would cause lower levels of pesticide consumption.  However, their appearance in this table indicates a high level of pesticide use, resulting in exposure of workers within the food chain and environmental contamination.

best and worst fruit

best and worst vegetables/salad

other foods

all foods tested