People allergic to shellfish are also allergic to iodine.
December 2004
There seems to be some confusion concerning shellfish and iodine allergies.
Contrary to popular belief, allergies to iodine and allergies to fish or shellfish are not related.
Seafood allergy was thought to be caused by the high content of iodine in fish...but it's not.
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