A recent survey by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed a surprising and concerning fact: the most consumed vegetable in the U.S.—potatoes—ranks among the Dirty Dozen for pesticide residues. After testing over 1,000 samples, USDA data showed that 90% contained chlorpropham, a sprout-inhibiting chemical banned in the EU due to potential health effects, including thyroid harm and developmental risks. Chlorpropham is used post-harvest to prevent potatoes from sprouting during storage. While the EPA still allows its use, the EU discontinued it in 2019 because research linked it to hormone disruption and cellular damage. The high detection rate among U.S. potatoes puts this common staple under fresh scrutiny from health experts. Potatoes joined blackberries this year as new entries on the...