America 's popular spud ranks high for pesticide residue.
And what about that innocent-looking arugula: Will pesticide residue cause cancer, or do the leaves themselves harbor E. coli?
Contrary to a widely reported "fact," meat typically contains less pesticide residue than plant-based foods, according to Debra Edwards, the director of EPA 's Office of pesticide Programs.
Foods with the highest pesticide residues include strawberries, peaches, celery, apples, and spinach.
