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Pink Shrimps

Also known as: pink schrimp

Low concern

Pink shrimp is a whole seafood protein. Crustacean shellfish is a major allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA.

Found in

3 products

What it is

Shrimp species typically Pandalus or Penaeus with pink coloration; whole crustacean.

Seafood protein source; eaten cooked, in salads, seafood dishes.

Why it's flagged

crustacean shellfish allergen
dietary cholesterol

What regulators actually say

"The eight major food allergens identified by FALCPA are: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; crustacean shellfish is a major allergen under FALCPA

European Union — EFSA

Crustaceans listed as allergen in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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