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)
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. Cherries appear on EWG's Dirty Dozen, with USDA testing detecting organophosphate residues on many samples. A thorough rinse helps; organic removes the issue.
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.