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Alliance for Food and Farming: Studies, Government Data Discredit “Dirty Dozen” List

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.

Key Points: 
  • The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.
  • From Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) “Dirty Dozen” report: “The Shoppers Guide does not incorporate risk assessment into the calculations.
  • The Alliance for Food and Farming is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 which represents organic and conventional farmers.
  • Alliance contributors are limited to farmers of fruits and vegetables, companies that sell, market or ship fruits and vegetables or organizations that represent produce farmers.

Alliance for Food and Farming: “Dirty Dozen” List Discredited by Peer Reviewed Research, Government Data

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.

Key Points: 
  • The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.
  • From Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) “Dirty Dozen” report: “The Shoppers Guide does not incorporate risk assessment into the calculations.
  • The Alliance for Food and Farming is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 which represents organic and conventional farmers.
  • Our mission is to deliver credible information about the safety of fruits and vegetables.

Alliance for Food and Farming: Embrace Healthy Eating, Ignore the “Dirty Dozen” List

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

With more families struggling to feed their families nourishing meals, it seems counterproductive that lists like the Dirty Dozen continue to surface.

Key Points: 
  • With more families struggling to feed their families nourishing meals, it seems counterproductive that lists like the Dirty Dozen continue to surface.
  • This list, and those like it, cause more confusion for a family already struggling to put ANY food on the table.
  • The AFF also asks that reporters, consumers and others review the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Pesticide Data Program (PDP), which the list authors state they base the dirty dozen list upon.
  • EWG clearly states in their dirty dozen report that they do not follow basic rules of risk assessment or toxicology.