Shellfish Allergy
Insects share structural proteins with shellfish, creating significant allergic reaction risk for shellfish-allergic individuals. Introducing insects into the mainstream food supply would expose shellfish-allergic individuals to a hidden a…
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Insects share structural proteins with shellfish, creating significant allergic reaction risk for shellfish-allergic individuals. Introducing insects into the mainstream food supply would expose shellfish-allergic individuals to a hidden allergen. Shellfish allergy is one of the most common food allergies, making insect cross-reactivity a large-scale public health concern.