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Questions, problems or a score that looks wrong: email [CONTACT EMAIL]. Peel has no accounts, so there's nothing to log in to or reset.

Report an error in a score or in the data

Tell us:

• the item (its name, and the PLU sticker code or barcode if you have it);
• the benchmark you were comparing against (EU, Canada or Strictest available);
• what you believe is wrong, and a link to the source if you have one.

We check every report against the original source data and correct errors we find. Corrections appear after the next weekly data update.

Common questions

Where do the scores come from?

From U.S. Department of Agriculture testing of fresh produce sold in U.S. stores (the Pesticide Data Program), compared with the limits and approval rules of the benchmark you choose. How Peel scores explains every factor, and Data sources lists every source.

Does a low score mean a food is unsafe?

No. Limits are legal and trade thresholds, not safety thresholds. A low score means the item compares poorly with the chosen benchmark on residues. Eating fruits and vegetables is widely recommended whatever their score.

Why does an item say "Not enough data"?

Peel needs at least 30 government test samples from a recent span of up to three years. With fewer, it shows "Not enough data" instead of a score.

Why is a score marked as based on older data?

USDA tests each kind of produce in some years and not others. When the latest testing is more than five years old, Peel still shows it, because it's the most recent government data available, and says so. Scores update automatically when USDA publishes new results.

How do I change the benchmark?

Use Compare against on the Today screen or in Settings to choose the European Union (default), Canada or Strictest available.

Is it organic?

A PLU sticker code with five digits starting with 9 usually means organic (for example 94011). Peel scores organic and conventional produce separately.

What does Peel know about me?

Nothing that identifies you: no accounts, no ads, no tracking. Scanning and search happen on your phone. Sharing barcode matches is optional and off until you turn it on; you can turn it off in Settings at any time. Details are in the Privacy Policy.