Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Garlic
Major Category	Biological Agents
Category	Plant-Derived Allergens
Comments	Garlic dust is a documented cause of occupational asthma in a food packager. [Malo] Garlic and onions are the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in food handlers. [Marks, p. 323] Garlic causes occupational contact urticaria. [Kanerva, p. 100]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Asthma	Yes
Skin Sensitizer	Yes
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Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Asthma, occupational Contact dermatitis, allergic Contact urticaria