Anaphylaxis caused by the unexpected presence of casein in salmon

Lancet. 1999 Dec;354(9196):2136. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)05279-4.

Abstract

A new process for restructured meat and fish has been introduced to the market recently. Its main compound is casein, and it may therefore endanger patients with a milk allergy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
  • Anaphylaxis / drug therapy
  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Caseins / adverse effects*
  • Caseins / analysis
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Food Analysis*
  • Food Handling*
  • Humans
  • Lactoglobulins / analysis
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Salmon*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Caseins
  • Lactoglobulins
  • Methylprednisolone