Shellfish allergy is due to the protein content of these foods, not the iodine content. Most people with other food allergies can safely receive contrast without any special intervention.

WASHINGTON — Allergy labels for iodinated contrast media were associated with increased mortality rates, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &amp ...

The most prevalent falsehood may be that allergies to shellfish in particular, which account for most seafood allergies, are caused by an intolerance to their iodine content.

There is a common misconception that individuals who are allergic to seafood react to the iodine that is in the seafood. The basis of this misconception is explored.