FDA reminds people not to eat giant bugs if it’s allergic to seafood

You may have heard lobster and shrimp called ‘bug’ of the oceans and new advisors from the food administration and medication aim to underline it. Now the summer is approaching, the FDA has reminded the public not to eat Cicadas – large and noisy insects that keep you awake at night – if you are allergic to seafood.

Cicadas is a winged insect that comes in a variety of, including a fairly small size and some are quite large. This insect is harmless, but they are noisy and can cause an annoying commotion during their wedding season at the beginning of summer. Depending on where you live, this bug can also be found in large numbers and, well, they can also be delicious delicacies.

Although insects are not popular food in the US, there are several exceptions: Crickets, for example, are still consumed as snacks in some parts of the nation. Cicadas is another type of insect that you might meet as a food item; They can be served with fries, as sweet treats, or as ingredients in larger plates.

The FDA notes in new tweets that Cicadas has a ‘family relationship’ on lobster and shrimp, which means you have to avoid eating it if you are allergic to seafood. These insects can cause the same allergic reaction to what you experience when eating shrimp, for example, which will definitely damage the dining experience.

Fortunately, if you are allergic to seafood, it’s not difficult to avoid Cicadas – in fact, you have to go out of your way to find a place that serves it. However, knowledge is good for having scientists increasingly urging the public to embrace insects as a better source of protein for the environment.