FW: Skin rashes among tomato workers

[Guest guest]

A coworker at NIOSH has been asked to investigate rashes among workers who

repack tomatos for distribution to area markets. Has anyone ever dealt with

dermatitis in tomato pickers or packers? If so do you know anything about

the cause or methods of prevention? You can answer directly to Melody

Kawamoto at MKawamoto@....

Thanks

Sherry Baron

Sherry Baron, M.D., M.P.H.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

4676 Columbia Parkway R-10

Cincinnati, OH 45226

Tel 513 458-7159

FAX 513 458-7105

email SBaron@...

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Kawamoto, Melody

> Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 12:52 PM

> Baron, Sherry

> Subject: Skin rashes among tomato workers

>

> Have you heard of skin rashes among tomato workers? The workers of concern

> handle tomatos, particularly damaged ones. Most do not use protective

> gloves. I'm interested in prevalence, types and skin distribution of

> lesions, and preventive measures.

>

> Thanks.