In the U.S., nearly 3 percent of adults report a shellfish allergy. It is the most common food allergy in… Read more »
Fish & Shellfish
Vegas Lawsuit Claims Negligence Led to Allergic Diner’s Tragedy
The family of a Georgia man is suing after he suffered a severe and ultimately fatal reaction to a pasta… Read more »
Mom Sues Daycare over Child’s Severe Fish Allergy Reaction
A toddler’s mom is suing a Texas daycare center, alleging that staff fed the 3-year-old fish sticks. She says the… Read more »
College Sued After Freshman Suffers Fatal Food Allergic Reaction
A college freshman’s family is suing Trinity International University over their son’s death from a severe allergic reaction at the… Read more »
Shellfish Allergy: Symptoms, Causes and Tricks to Manage
Shellfish allergy is an immune system response to the proteins found in certain types of seafood. It’s the most common… Read more »
Odd Anaphylaxis: Pollen in a Scrape; Shrimp Plus Dust Mite Shots
Allergists have recently come across two odd causes for anaphylaxis. While both cases are distinct, each involves a combination of… Read more »
The Garden and My Food-Allergic Sons: Cultivating New Tastes
When many people think of a kitchen garden, they jump to thinking about the food you get and the money… Read more »
Asian Americans the Most Negatively Affected by Food Allergies
Allergies to shellfish, peanuts, pineapple plus some food intolerances made family gatherings and Chinese festival celebrations difficult for Helen Chu.… Read more »
Ocean City Father Dies of Shellfish Allergy Reaction
Chris Trimper, a member of an historic family in the amusement rides business, has died of a severe allergic reaction.… Read more »
Dietitians’ Advice on Introducing Other Risky Solids to Baby
Suggestions for introducing foods, other than peanut, that are associated with allergies to infants.