Garlic

Agent Name
Garlic
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Sources/Uses
Used in pesticides to repel birds, mites, and insects on fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and ornamentals; [EPA REDs]
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. 221]
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Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: