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Edible Crab
Edible Crab
Also known as: brown crab
Low concern
Whole crustacean shellfish — major FDA-recognized allergen. Reactions can be severe and life-threatening in sensitized individuals.
Found in
56 products
What it is
Edible crab (Cancer pagurus) and other crab species harvested for food.
Whole-food protein source.
Why it's flagged
- crustacean shellfish allergen (major FDA allergen)
- high cholesterol
- potential mercury
What regulators actually say
"The 9 major food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
"Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw — protein 18.1 g per 100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Crustacean shellfish is a major food allergen under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Crustaceans are listed allergens (Reg. 1169/2011 Annex II).
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