The Alliance For Food and Farming sent a letter to Environmental Working Group President Ken Cook requesting they discontinue their annual release of the so-called "dirty dozen" list. This request comes following EWG's statement that organic and conventional produce are best foods for consumers and that organization's new and strongly worded recommendation about the need for increased consumption of all fruits and vegetables – whether they are organically or conventionally grown. Here is the letter to EWG in its entirety.
Mr. Cook:
We noted your organization’s acknowledgment in the “Food Scores” database that both conventional and organic fruits and vegetables should be considered best food choices for consumers. We also saw the Environmental Working Group’s new and very strong statement concerning the need to increase daily produce consumption for most Americans now posted on your website.
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