Question 1

can u eat crab raw?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In hawaii we do it all the time, but
you may risk marine acquired organisms.

Question 2

can 5 months pregnant ladies eat crab?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Two 8-12 ounce servings of crab a week should be fine.  The concern would be mercury exposure, which should be low with most shellfish.

Question 3

why can i eat all shell fish but crab?

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Crab allergy: You are very lucky. Most people who are allergic to a shell fish are allergic to most other shel fish. 

I would think that this is a lucky turn of events.

Question 4

pregnant and going to pf changs. can i eat crab wontons?

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Yes: Probably not the lowest calorie option but yes you  can eat this while pregnant.

Question 5

why can't pregnant women eat crab?

Accepted Answer

Mercury: Crabs and other shellfish are scavengers.  They tend to eat dead fish that drop to the bottom.  The fish that died had acquired a lifetime of heavy metals and is now eaten by the shellfish.  This tends to concentrate heavy metals in the shellfish.  The most worrisome heavy metal is Mercury.    For this reason, it is recommended that you limit your intake during pregnancy.  Best wishes!

Question 6

if i have a shellfish allergy, can i eat imitation crab?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: Imitation crab is made from fish meat which has been thoroughly cleansed of the original taste and then favored with crab or artificial flavoring. Until you know where the flavors come from, i would not advise you to try it .   Do note that shellfish include mollusk and crustacea and they don't necessarily cross react.

Question 7

can pregnant women eat crab legs?

Accepted Answer

Crabs are fine, must: Be cooked . Their mercury level is low. Avoid any shellfish that are raw or undercooked. Do not eat any shellfish harvested during a red tide or when there are similar algae problems. Avoid any fish or shellfish that are obtained from areas near industrial pollution. Avoid smoked seafood. Avoid mecury.

Question 8

can you eat crab legs at 10 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Crab legs: As long as you do not over indulge it should be fine. Enjoy

Question 9

can people with shellfish allergies eat imitation crab and be okay?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It's important to read food labels when dealing with food allergies.  Typically imitation crab is fish with artificial flavor and color.  Be sure to read label just to make sure.

Question 10

how much imitation crab meat in sushi is ok to eat while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Sushi &amp; pregnancy.: Sushi should be avoided during pregnancy for two reasons.  (1) risk of bacterial infection complicating the pregnancy.  (2) risk of exposure to mercury complicating the pregnancy.  Certainly not worth the risk during pregnancy.  Cooked sushi or vegetable-only sushi should be fine, but then we'd worry about the person making the sushi having washed his hands after handling raw fish.

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