# Other or unspecified allergic reactions at Costco Wholesale
> OSHA SIR `2016109407` · 10/5/2016 · METTAWA, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Other or unspecified allergic reactions
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Food products, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Costco Wholesale
- **Location:** 23901 Riverwoods Road, METTAWA, ILLINOIS, 60045
- **NAICS:** 452910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While stocking pharmaceutical items, an employee came into contact with cinnamon residue on a pallet and suffered an allergic reaction.

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