Avoid foods that contain shellfish or any of the following;
Crab
Crawfish - crayfish, ecrevisse
Lobster - langouste, langoustine, scampo, coral, tomally
Prawn
Shrimp - crevette
Your doctor may
advise you to avoid;
Abalone
Clams - cherrystone, littleneck, pismo, quahog
Cockle - periwinkle, sea urchin
Mussels
Octopus
Oysters
Scallops
Snails - escargots
Squid - calamari
Shellfish are
sometimes found in the following;
Anchovy sauce
Aspic
Bouillabaisse
Caviar
Cuttlefish ink
Fish stock
Seafood flavouring
Surimi
Bear in mind;
Any food served in a seafood restaurant or in a deli may contain shellfish protein due to cross-contact.
For some people a reaction may occur from inhaling cooking vapours or from handling fish or shellfish