On The Menu Blog Crustacean Shellfish Allergy

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) requires the identification of Crustacean shellfish, among other allergies. There's often confusion about what species are considered a Crustacean shellfish. Shellfish have two groups, crustaceans, and mollusks/bivalves. An allergy to crustaceans is more common, requiring identification by the FDA. FALCPA does not require the [...]