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Allergy & Immunology
Nonprofit Food allergy network cautions people with seafood allergies
July 12th, 2005
According to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), more than 6.5 million Americans have a seafood allergy. Shellfish allergy is reported by 1-in-50 Americans and a fish allergy by 1-in-250. "For those who are allergic to seafood, summer cookouts and dining out can have many challenges," said Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder and CEO of FAAN. Seafood allergies can develop at any age. Know the signs and symptoms of a food allergic reaction. Seafood, common in the U.S. diet, includes fish (salmon tuna, cod, and catfish for example), and shellfish (shrimp, crab and lobster, and clams). For fish allergy, the safest strategy is to avoid all fish. ...
Source: Science Letter (2005-07-12)
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