Crocodile Meat Can Trigger Anaphylaxis in Fish-Allergic Individuals, Experts Warn

Crocodile Meat Can Trigger Anaphylaxis in Fish-Allergic Individuals, Experts Warn
Researchers from James Cook University warn against consumption of crocodiles for fish-allergic individuals Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images
Marina Zhang
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A study conducted by James Cook University has found that crocodile meat can trigger dangerous allergic responses if consumed by people that are allergic to fish.

“Fish allergy affects up to three percent of the general population and frequently results in life-threatening anaphylaxis,” said lead researcher Dr Thimos Reuthers.
Marina Zhang
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health writer for The Epoch Times, based in New York. She mainly covers stories on COVID-19 and the healthcare system and has a bachelors in biomedicine from The University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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