But take into account that the average American eats 11 pounds of the stuff a year, and suddenly organic corn makes more than a little sense. Eat local organic corn in season and freeze some for later. All of which adds up to a lot of heavy chemical monkey business along the way. Over 60 different pesticides are used on green beans. Even beans used in baby food have been found to be contaminated.
Nothing beats a peach.
Until you realize that they often have the highest rates of illegally-applied pesticides. A decade after the dangers of Alar were exposed, apples are still soaked in pesticides. Put only organic apples in your pie. Copyright 2001, Seventh Generation, Inc.