Coffee bean (green)

Agent Name
Coffee bean (green)
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in food processors and roastery workers; [Malo] Coffee bean (green) can cause contact urticaria; Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported; [Kanerva, p. 220, 798]
Reference Link #1
Health risks due to coffee dust.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: