1851

Is any salad safe? While kale is known for its high nutritional value, the vegetable was named to the <a href="https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=analysis-reveals-kale-to-be-one-of-the-most-contaminated-vegetables-2709476" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">&ldquo;Dirty Dozen&rdquo;</a> list, an annual report published by the <a href="https://www.ewg.org/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=analysis-reveals-kale-to-be-one-of-the-most-contaminated-vegetables-2709476" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Environmental Working Group</a> that ranks the 12 produce items that contain the highest amount of pesticide residues. 

<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/20/kale-is-now-one-of-the-most-pesticide-contaminated-vegetables.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=analysis-reveals-kale-to-be-one-of-the-most-contaminated-vegetables-2709476" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">According to a recent CNBC article</a>, analysis of data from the Department of Agriculture&#39;s regular produce testing revealed &ldquo;unequivocally&rdquo; that even after washing, more than 92 percent of kale tested had residue from at least two pesticides. Some had up to 18. Further, almost 60 percent of the kale samples showed residual Dacthal, a pesticide that is known as a possible human carcinogen. Yikes.

Kale is joined on the &ldquo;Dirty Dozen&rdquo; list by strawberries, spinach, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes.

This analysis is troubling, yet pertinent information for restaurant operators, especially health-focused concepts in the QSR space whose menu includes kale. After <a href="https://1851franchise.com/fda-pinpoints-source-of-romaine-lettuce-e-coli-outbreak-2709175" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">the recent string of health outbreaks connected to contaminated romaine lettuce</a> and <a href="https://1851franchise.com/chipotle-has-found-its-new-head-of-food-safety-2709075" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">Chipotle&rsquo;s food safety crisis in 2018</a>, restaurant operators need to remain diligent about their in-house practices to ensure the safety of their customers&mdash;and their bottom lines. 

On a more comforting note for those of us who are less diligent about washing our produce than we should be, Environmental Working Group research analyst Carla Burns was quoted in the release as saying, &quot;The health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure.&rdquo;

Read the full article <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/20/kale-is-now-one-of-the-most-pesticide-contaminated-vegetables.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=analysis-reveals-kale-to-be-one-of-the-most-contaminated-vegetables-2709476" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank">here</a>.

Analysis Reveals Kale to be One of the Most Contaminated Vegetables

1851 Franchise

Move over, romaine. Kale is one of the most likely produce items to be covered in pesticides, a watchdog group found. 

analysis-reveals-kale-to-be-one-of-the-most-contaminated-vegetables

Children's Lighthouse

How Children’s Lighthouse Stands Out Among Other Children’s Education, Childcare, and Daycare Franchises

how-childrens-lighthouse-stands-out-among-other-childrens-education-childcare-and-daycare-franchises

The Growth Coach

The Growth Coach Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

the-growth-coach-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-for-2025

One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

Why One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Sees People as the Power Behind Franchise Growth

one-hour-heating-air-conditioning-franchise-growth

Lawn Doctor

Design with photo of John Perry and Lawn Doctor logo

How a 20-Year Industry Veteran Tripled His Sales With a Lawn Doctor Franchise

lawn-doctor-franchise-success-story-john-perry

Fitness Premier

The Secret to Fitness Franchise Success? It's Not Just the Workouts

fitness-premier-franchise-marketing-support

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Design with American and Federal Reserve flags against light blue background

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Rates by Quarter Point, a Move That Could Boost Franchise Growth

fed-rate-cut-boosts-franchise-growth

Potbelly to be Acquired by RaceTrac in $566 Million Deal 

racetrac-acquires-potbelly-in-566-million-deal

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities - 1851 Franchise Agg

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities 

health-care-hiring-slowdown-in-home-care-franchise-opportunities

Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO, Eyes Continued Growth

caribou-coffee-names-scott-kennedy-ceo-eyes-continued-growth

McDonald’s Launches New Extra Value Meals as Consumer Demand for Value Continues to Climb

mcdonalds-launches-extra-value-meals

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

Analysis Reveals Kale to be One of the Most Contaminated Vegetables

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS