Allergens, spice processing

Agent Name
Allergens, spice processing
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma documented:
Spices--spices processing;
Saffron spice--saffron processors;
Fenugreek--food industry;
Aniseed--food industry; [Malo]
Contact urticaria documented:
Jalapeno pepper, Cinnamic aldehyde, Chive, Mustard, Paprika, Coriander, Curry; [Kanerva, p. 220-1]
Reference Link #1
Work-related allergic respiratory disease and asthma in spice mill workers is associated with inhalant chili pepper and garlic exposures.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: