Cicadas are considered crustaceans, so they’re related to shellfish like shrimp and lobsters.
Shellfish may aggravate gout, a form of arthritis, so if you suffer from this condition experts recommend avoiding eating cicadas. The same goes for people who have a food allergy to shellfish.
“They find it’s similar to shellfish, so if you’re allergic to shellfish, it is recommended that you avoid eating cicadas,”
