Onions

Agent Name
Onions
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Sources/Uses
Allergic contact dermatitis in food workers; [Marks]
Comments
Garlic and onions are the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in food handlers. [Marks, p. 323] Occupational asthma documented in homemakers (onions) and seed packers (onion seeds); [Malo] Onions cause occupational contact urticaria. [Kanerva, p. 221]
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: