Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies: Crustacean Shellfish Allergies
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Remember to ALWAYS read food labels carefully and watch for hidden allergens. Hidden allergens are ingredients derived from or containing major food allergens with common names that may be unfamiliar to consumers. Foods or ingredients to AVOID if allergic to crustacean shellfish: (This is not an exhaustive list.)
Crustacean Shellfish:
Barnacle
Crab meat
Crawfish
Crayfish
Krill
Langoustine
Lobster
Prawns
Shrimp
Your doctor may advise you to also avoid mollusks or these ingredients:
Abalone
Clams (cherrystone, geoduck, littleneck, pismo, quahog, cockle)
Cuttlefish
Limpet (lapas, opihi)
Mussels
Octopus
Oyster
Periwinkle
Sea cucumber
Sea urchin
Scallops
Snails (escargot)
Squid (calamari)
Some Other Sources of Shellfish:
Bouillabaisse
Cuttlefish ink (crab or clam extract)
Fish stock
Glucosamine
Seafood flavoring
Imitation or artificial fish, crab or lobster
Surimi, also known as “sea legs” or “sea sticks,” is made with fish, not shellfish.
Alternative food sources that provide important nutrients if avoiding shellfish
Protein: meats, poultry, dairy products, dried beans, nut butters
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Publication Date
February 3, 2021
