Summary

This species is very similar to the Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus.

Route Of Exposure

Chub mackerel is eaten raw or cooked. This species, which is very similar to the Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus, is found mostly in the Pacific, but also in the Atlantic, where it is called a Chub mackerel or, in some languages, Spanish mackerel.

Clinical Relevance

IgE antibodies have been measured to mackerel in two groups of patients with atopic dermatitis and in children. Mackerel may contain the parasite Anisakis simplex p4 and presumed sensitivity to mackerel may actually be an allergy to this parasite. Members of the Scombroidae family easily form histamine during storage, ("scombroid poisoning").

Other Topics

This species, which is very similar to the Atlantic mackerel Scomber scombrus, is found mostly in the Pacific, but also in the Atlantic, where it is called a Chub mackerel or, in some languages, Spanish mackerel.

IgE antibodies have been measured to mackerel in two groups of patients with atopic dermatitis and in children. In Japan, many people appear to be allergic to mackerel but in some cases, this may actually be an allergy to the parasite Anisakis simplex. Members of the Scombroidae family easily form histamine during storage, ("scombroid poisoning"). Species within groups of fish, like Gadiformes (examples: codfish and hake) and Scombroid fishes (examples: mackerel and tuna) seem to share allergenic components. The overlap of allergen specificity between the groups seems to be moderate or even small.

Cross-Reactivity

Species within groups of fish, like Gadiformes (examples: codfish and hake) and Scombroid fishes (examples: mackerel and tuna) seem to share allergenic components. The overlap of allergen specificity between the groups seems to be moderate or even small.