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Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Learn the best ways to wash them

EWG said a short baking soda soak removed about 50% of pesticide residues in tests, while water alone cut levels by about 30%.

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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — If there’s a blackberry or strawberry in sight, my infant grandson will gobble it up and beg for more. Berries are packed with antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C, so his healthy eating habits should put me, the proud grandmother, in a happy place, right? Then why am I so concerned? Because blackberries and strawberries, along with the ever-popular blueberries, are listed in the “Dirty Dozen” as some of the most pest…

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Summer berries can be full of pesticides. Expert tips on what to do

Use these science-tested ways to reduce pesticides on fruits and vegetables, including tender berries.

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KIFI broke the news in Idaho Falls, United States on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
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