Spotlight Leafy greens top 'Dirty Dozen' list of fruits and veggies with pesticides residues Sandee LaMotte CNN Mar 25, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - News A fact-based guide for families about 'forever chemicals' in produce and how to make informed shopping choices. 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