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Dr. Leonard Shapiro and Dr. Boris Lokshin
Board Certified Specialists treating allergies and asthma.
Offices in Reno/Sparks and Carson City.
Ph: 775-359-5010

Fish and Shellfish Allergy

Allergic reactions to fish and shellfish are commonly reported. It is generally recommended that individuals avoid all fish if they have had an allergic reaction to one species of fish or positive skin tests to fish. Patients with allergy to a crustacean such as

lobster, crab, or shrimp should avoid all crustaceans.⁵² If an individual with a fish allergy wants to have fish in his or her diet, the possibility of being challenged with various types of fish should be discussed with an allergist.

HOW TO READ A LABEL FOR

A SHELLFISH-FREE DIET

Avoid foods that contain shellfish or any of these ingredients:

Abalone

Clams (Cherrystone, Littleneck, Pismo, Quahog)

Cockle (Periwinkle, Sea Urchin)

Crab

Crawfish (Crayfish, Ecrevisse)

Lobster (Langouste, Langoustine, Scampo, Coral, Tomalley)

Mollusks

Mussels Octopus

Oysters

Prawns

Scallops

Shrimp (Crevette)

Snails (Escargot) Squid (Calamari)

May indicate the presence of shellfish protein:

Bouillabaisse Cuttlefish Ink Fish Stock

Flavoring (including natural and artificial)

Seafood Flavoring (Such As Crab Or Clam Extract)

Surimi

Any food served in a seafood restaurant may be cross-contaminated with fish or shellfish.
For some individuals, a reaction may occur from inhalation of cooking odors or from handling fish or shellfish.
Always carry medications and use them as soon as symptoms develop.

©2005. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). These lists are available on sturdy wallet-size cards and on magnets. To order, contact FAAN at (800) 929-4040, or visit its website at www.foodallergy.org

More About Fish and Shellfish

Caponata, a traditional sweet-and-sour Sicilian relish, can contain anchovies.
Caesar salad dressing and steak sauce often contain anchovies.
Surimi (imitation shellfish, such as crabmeat) often contains fish.
Asian restaurants typically use a lot of fish and shellfish and so are best avoided.
Imitation seafood should be avoided because the flavoring used in it may come from shellfish.
Kosher products do not contain shellfish.