Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies: Fish 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 fish: (This is not an exhaustive list.)
- Anchovies
- Bass
- Catfish
- Cod
- Flounder
- Grouper
- Haddock
- Hake
- Halibut
- Herring
- Mahi-Mahi
- Perch
- Pike
- Pollock
- Salmon
- Scrod
- Swordfish
- Sole
- Snapper
- Tilapia
- Trout
- Tuna
Some Unexpected Sources of Fish:
- Barbecue sauce
- Caesar salad and Caesar dressing
- Bouillabaisse
- Meatloaf
- Caponata (eggplant relish)
- Worcestershire sauce
Imitation or artificial fish or shellfish (surimi, also known as “sea legs” or “sea sticks”) is made from fish
Alternative food sources that provide important nutrients if avoiding fish protein:
Protein: meats, poultry, dairy products, dried beans, nut butters
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Publication Date
February 2, 2021
