Food
Moderate burden — Conventional Blueberries adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Non-organic fresh or frozen blueberries.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 57 places conventional blueberries in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. EWG added blueberries to its Dirty Dozen after USDA testing found residues of organophosphate insecticides on a large share of samples. Organic removes the concern, and even conventional berries stay a nutritious choice once washed.
Conventional Blueberries has a Detox Score of 57 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. EWG added blueberries to its Dirty Dozen after USDA testing found residues of organophosphate insecticides on a large share of samples. Organic removes the concern, and even conventional berries stay a nutritious choice once washed.
A lower-exposure swap for conventional blueberries is: Organic blueberries, or a good rinse before eating. EWG added blueberries to its Dirty Dozen after USDA testing found residues of organophosphate insecticides on a large share of samples. Organic removes the concern, and even conventional berries stay a nutritious choice once washed.