Nine Major Allergens

Please Note: this article relates to Egg Allergen, one of the 9 Major U.S Allergens, for information on the UK 14 Main allergens, please visit the 14 Main Allergen Hub.  Food allergies can be frightening to live with and are a constant source of anxiety for parents, especially when their children, who suffer from reactions, […]

Shellfish is considered one of the most common food allergens in the U.S., with Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimating that 2% of the country’s population is affected. With this percentage representing over 6 million people and the majority being allergic to crustaceans, crustacean shellfish has become known as one of the ‘Big 9