TetraMin®, Fish feed
Summary
Occupational allergen
An occupational allergen, which may result in allergy symptoms in sensitised individuals.
Allergen
No allergens have yet been characterised.
Route Of Exposure
Allergen Exposure
Geographical distribution
TetraMin® is a leading fish food made from 40 ingredients and marketed as a “complete feed for hobby pet fish”. It contains the following components: molluscs and crustaceans, fish and fish by-products, grain, yeasts, vegetable protein extracts, oils, fats, seaweed, sugar, lecithin, and permissible foodstuff colourings and antioxidants. The manufacturers describe the product as comprising protein (46%), fat (8%), fibre (2%), ash (11%), and water (6%).
Clinical Relevance
IgE-mediated reactions
TetraMin® may uncommonly induce symptoms of skin or inhalant allergy in sensitised individuals. No reports of hypersensitivity reactions to Tetramin® have been made in the peer-reviewed medical literature; however, as a consequence of its ingredients, e.g., crustaceans, which are important allergens, these reactions are possible.