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Shrimp

Also known as: prawn

Low concern

Shrimp is a whole-food protein source. Crustacean shellfish is one of the major U.S.

Found in

4,993 products

What it is

Crustacean seafood; whole-animal protein source.

Protein in seafood dishes.

Why it's flagged

major shellfish allergen
may be treated with phosphates or sulfites

What regulators actually say

"Crustacean shellfish (such as crab, lobster, shrimp) is one of the nine major food allergens identified by U.S. law."

FDA — Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Major food allergen requiring labeling (FALCPA).

European Union — EFSA

Allergen requiring labeling under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

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