Tips for managing food allergies

Fish and shellfish allergy

Individuals who have had an allergic reaction to one species of fish,it is recommended to avoid all fish.Fish allergic individuals should be cautious when eating away from home.They should avoid restaurants which even serve fish or seafood because of the risk of contaminationin the food preparation area of their non fish meal .For example, contamination can be from a counter,spatula,cooking oil,fryer,or even grill exposed to fish.In addition fish protein can become air borne during cooking and cause an allergic reaction.Some individuals have had reactions from even walking through fish markets.Fish allergy can be severe and are often a cause of anaphylaxis(a sudden, severe,potentiallyfatal,systemic allergic reaction that can involve various areas of the body)