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Deniz Undav reports life-threatening seafood allergyThe Germany striker says shrimp caused two severe reactions involving swelling and breathing difficulties.
Key FactsAug 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
- The 30-year-old spoke publicly about his severe allergy for the first time on the YouTube format “hstrystories.”
- According to Undav, reactions to shrimp caused swelling in his body and airways, and he nearly died twice.
- Despite the allergy, he regularly eats Gost u Birinc, stuffed vine leaves, lahmacun and döner, and once tried three million Scoville units of heat.
- The striker is currently preparing with VfB Stuttgart for the cup match scheduled away against Hansa Rostock on Friday, August 21, followed soon by Germany’s national-team assignment involving coach Klopp’s debut.
Yes, but only with salmon or vegetarian. Because I can’t eat shrimp. I’ve had an allergy twice; I almost died twice.— Deniz Undav, in a YouTube-format interview 'hstrystories' about his seafood allergy
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