49/100

Food

Conventional Strawberries

Moderate burden — Conventional Strawberries adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Non-organic strawberries (a 'Dirty Dozen' crop).

The breakdown

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

Chemical hazard
5
Everyday exposure
6
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 49 places conventional strawberries in the Moderate band. It scores as it does mainly because of how much everyday contact it involves. Consistently among the most pesticide-laden produce. This is a crop where buying organic meaningfully cuts residue.

Cleaner swap → Organic strawberries, or peel-heavy fruit instead.
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Frequently asked questions

Is conventional strawberries a toxic exposure?

Conventional Strawberries has a Detox Score of 49 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Consistently among the most pesticide-laden produce. This is a crop where buying organic meaningfully cuts residue.

What is a safer alternative to conventional strawberries?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional strawberries is: Organic strawberries, or peel-heavy fruit instead. Consistently among the most pesticide-laden produce. This is a crop where buying organic meaningfully cuts residue.

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