60/100

Food

Conventional Cherries

Low burden — Conventional Cherries is a relatively low-burden choice.

Non-organic fresh cherries.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
3

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 60 places conventional cherries in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Cherries appear on EWG's Dirty Dozen, with USDA testing detecting organophosphate residues on many samples. A thorough rinse helps; organic removes the issue.

Cleaner swap → Organic cherries, or wash thoroughly.
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Frequently asked questions

Is conventional cherries a toxic exposure?

Conventional Cherries has a Detox Score of 60 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Cherries appear on EWG's Dirty Dozen, with USDA testing detecting organophosphate residues on many samples. A thorough rinse helps; organic removes the issue.

What is a safer alternative to conventional cherries?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional cherries is: Organic cherries, or wash thoroughly. Cherries appear on EWG's Dirty Dozen, with USDA testing detecting organophosphate residues on many samples. A thorough rinse helps; organic removes the issue.

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