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Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies: Fish Allergies

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FST-196NP

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Joell Eifert, Extension Specialist, Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech; Abigail Villalba, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center

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