Food
Low burden — Conventional Cherries is a relatively low-burden choice.
Non-organic fresh cherries.
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 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.
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.
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.