DNA tests can obviously be of a sensitive nature and we are more than aware of this. All our DNA sampling kits are sent out in the post in plain envelopes marked Private & Confidential and with no branding on them, so it will look like a normal letter.
Shellfish Allergy Triggers. Within the shellfish family, it is the crustacean group (shrimp, lobster and crab) that causes the greatest number of allergic reactions. Many shellfish-allergic people can tolerate mollusks (scallops, oysters, clams and mussels). Avoid foods that trigger symptoms.
Although most major food allergies begin in childhood, one allergy in particular stands apart: shellfish. An allergy to shellfish may develop any time during a person's life, but tends to present in adulthood. It can be caused by foods that youâve eaten before with no issues. There are two kinds of shellfish, crustaceans and mollusks. Here are a few examples of crustaceans to watch out for if youâre allergic: