Tips for Living with a Shellfish Allergy

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Signs & Symptoms of a Shellfish Allergy

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Foods You Can’t Eat

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More Foods You Can’t Eat

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Non-Food Sources of Shellfish

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Tips for Living with a Shellfish Allergy

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Tips for Living with a Shellfish Allergy

Signs & Symptoms of a Shellfish Allergy

- trouble breathing - coughing - throat tightness - belly pain - vomiting - diarrhea - itchy, watery, or swollen eyes - red spots or hives - swelling

Foods You Can’t Eat

Crustaceans: - Crab - Crawfish (crayfish, crawdads) - Langoustines - Lobster - Prawns - Sea urchin - Shrimp

More Foods You Can’t Eat

Mollusks: - Abalone - Clams (quahogs) - Cockles - Limpets - Mussels - Octopus - Oysters - Scallops - Snails (escargot; both sea and land snails) - Squid (calamari)

Non-Food Sources of Shellfish

- Compost or fertilizers - Fish food - Pet food - HemCon bandages - Some calcium supplements - Some Omega-3 supplements

Tips for Living with a Shellfish Allergy

- Check restaurant menus ahead of time - Make those closest to you aware of your allergy - Be wary of foods that were made in facilities that use shellfish

More Tips…

- Keep your epinephrine auto-injector on hand - Stay away from steam tables that are used to cook shellfish - Check the ingredients of every product before you use it

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