11/10/2026
Do you know what’s on your fruit and veg?
Australia’s Residue Report 2026 by Pesticide Action Australia tested 78 samples of 13 everyday fruits and vegetables from Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
Here is what the lab results showed:
201 pesticide residues from 54 different pesticides.
44% of samples contained PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”.
56% carried at least one pesticide not approved in the EU.
One Sydney strawberry sample had a fungicide at nearly 10x the legal limit.
Capsicum, grapes and strawberries topped the list.
The good news is that a proper wash can help reduce surface residues.
Swipe through for the full findings and a simple baking soda wash you can make at home.
Want something already made for you? Enviroclean Fruit and Veg Wash is available in store at Health and Wellness Store in Melbourne, and online.
Source: Pesticide Action Australia, Australia’s Residue Report 2026