danmcq Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 This topic had come up several times in various threads on our forum. I thought I would share some information on this topic as a good guideline to use. There is constant testing by many laboratories on this and they have produced lists of the most and least contaminated. Here are the worst and best lists: EWG's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ Worst - Highest in Pesticides 1. Apples 2. Celery 3. Strawberries 4. Peaches 5. Spinach 6. Nectarines 7. Grapes 8. Sweet bell peppers 9. Potatoes 10. Blueberries 11. Lettuce 12. Kale/collard greens Best - Lowest in Pesticides 1. Onions 2. Corn 3. Pineapples 4. Avocado 5. Asparagus 6. Sweet peas 7. Mangoes 8. Eggplant 9. Cantaloupe 10. Kiwi 11. Cabbage 12. Watermelon 13. Sweet potatoes 14. Grapefruit 15. Mushrooms Please make certain you thoroughly wash all Fruit and Vegetables with water and vinegar before yourself or your bird eating them. If you can afford it, buy Organic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Excellent Dan! Thanks for taking the time to post this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Even though onion is on top of the good list, I have always heard it is not good for parrots. The same with avocado and mushrooms. Any trouble with any of these?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hi Bratbirds - Your right. This is the list for the top 10 worst and top 15 best provided by EWG's 2011 Shopper's Guide based on epa findings. It is not a bird safe list. I appreciate your bringing this up. Onions, Avacado's and Mushrooms should not be given to our birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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