Buy Organic: Sweet Bell Peppers

While bell peppers are among the "dirty dozen" in terms of pesticide residue, the USDA makes no claims that organic foods are safer, healthier, or more nutritious than conventional foods. Government limits set safe levels of pesticide use in growing and processing foods, and residue allowed on foods. Yet, because kids' immune systems may not be fully developed, they may be at greater risk from some pesticides than adults.