A blood clam hepatitis A outbreak has sickened an unnamed number of New York consumers, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The blood clams (Concha Negra) were imported from Ecuador. The blood clams were sold freshly frozen and were used to make clam ceviche, a dish that uses uncooked clams and citrus juice. The illness onset dates range from August 2025 to February 2026. Blood clams are also known as black clams and black conch meat. They were shipped to a New York dealer from a New Jersey importer and distributed throughout the state. The clams are La Serranita Concha Negra Shell Meat, Fresh Frozen, packaged in 16 ounce packages. The New York dealer has contacted the buyers and recalled all of the clams that were distributed in … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Eating Gomez Shellfish Because of Norovirus
The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers against selling, serving, or eating Gomez Shellfish raw oysters and clams that were harvested from March 22 through April 9, 2026 in Washington state because of possible norovirus contamination. The shellfish were harvested from a portion of Hammersley Inlet in that state. They were sold to restaurants and retailers in the states of California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington and may have been distributed to other states. Gomez Shellfish LLC has the number WA-1724-SS. Shellfish that is contaminated with norovirus can cause illness when eaten. While most people recover quickly from norovirus, some, especially the elderly and very young and those with compromised immune systems, can become seriously ill. Norovirus does not change the … [Read more...]
FDA Warns of Norovirus in Oysters and Manila Clams From WA
The FDA is warning restaurants and consumers that some oysters and Manila clams harvested from Drayton Harbor in Washington state may be contaminated with norovirus. These oysters may be linked to a norovirus outbreak in Washington state. The recalled items include raw oysters harvested by the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS), and Manila clams harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council (WA-0098-SS) on February 13 through March 3, 2026, from harvest area Drayton Harbor, Washington. Restaurants in these states may have purchased the clams: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington. They may have been distributed to other states as well. And consumers in Washington state may have purchased the oysters. Remember that … [Read more...]
Oysters and Clams Recalled For Norovirus in Washington State
Oysters that are associated with a norovirus outbreak, and clams are being recalled in Washington state, according to the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC). There is a norovirus outbreak in that state that has sickened at least 11 people. Oysters are filter feeders, which means that as seawater flows through them, they trap their food and can also trap pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Then when the oysters are eaten raw or undercooked, they can make someone sick. The recalled oysters are from Growing Area Drayton Harbor. The recall dates are February 13, 2026 through March 3, 2026. All species of oysters are included in this recall. The recalled shellfish are Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS) harvested oysters, Lummi Indian; and Business Council … [Read more...]
Eight Firms Added to FDA Import Alert For PFAS in Clams
Eight firms have been added to and FDA Import Alert for PFAS in clams. PFAS include chemicals that resist grease, oil, water, and heat. They were first used in the 1940s. Some PFAS are authorized by the FDA for limited use in food packaging, cookware, and food processing equipment. Accumulation of some PFAS does occur in humans and animals, and some types of PFAS have been associated with serious health problems. The FDA has been conducting a targeted survey for PFAS in molluscan shellfish, including clams, such as domestic and imported clams, both raw and processed; mussels; oysters; and scallops. These filter feeders remove nutrients and chemicals from the water, which can concentrate in the flesh of the animal. The FDA detected elevated levels of PFAS, including per- and … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Rudy’s Shellfish Oysters and Manila Clams
The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers against serving recently purchased Rudy's Shellfish oysters and Manila clams that may be contaminated with norovirus. The seafood was sold in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Washington. The oysters and clams were harvested from the Pickering Passage growing area in Washington. The Rudy's Shellfish oysters and Manila clams were harvested from November 15, 2024 to December 11, 2024 by Rudy's Shellfish (WA-1590-SS). The above photo is an example of a shellfish tag that would be attached to containers for reference. On December 12, 2024, Washington advised the FDA of a recall of oysters and Manila clams harvested from that company. The oysters may have been distributed to other states … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Red’s Best Illegally Harvested Chopped Clams
The FDA is warning restaurants not to serve Red's Best illegally harvested chopped clams for food safety reasons. Restaurants and food retailers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island may have purchased the clams. It is possible that the chopped clams may have been distributed to other states as well. The FDA is waiting for more information on the distribution of these chopped clams. The clams are labeled as #331 and #333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333. They were illegally harvested from prohibited waters in Massachusetts on November 25, 2023 and November 26, 2023. Clams that are illegally harvested may be contaminated with human pathogens, toxic compounds, or poisonous substances and can cause illness if eaten, even if they have been cooked. Clams are … [Read more...]
Crown Prince Smoked Baby Clams Recalled For PFAS Chemicals
Crown Prince Smoked Baby Clams are being recalled because they contain detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can cause serious health problems, according to FDA test results. The FDA recently released results about PFAS in seafood, stating that clams imported from China were a particular concern. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Crown Prince, Inc. PFAS are man made chemicals that are used in consumer and industrial products. They can accumulate in the environment and in the human body. Exposure to these chemicals is linked to increased cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, development effects, decreases in immune response, … [Read more...]
Bumble Bee Smoked Clams Recalled For PFAS Chemicals
Bumble Bee Smoked Clams are being recalled because they have detectable levels of PFAS chemicals. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are man-made chemicals used in consumer and industrial products that can accumulate in the body and in the environment, which is how clams and other types of seafood become contaminated. The recall was issued after the company was informed about FDA test results. There are associations between PFAS exposure and human health problems including developmental effects, decreases in immune response, changes in liver function, increases in certain types of cancer, increased cholesterol levels, increases in high blood pressure, and increases in preeclampsia in pregnant women. Children are more susceptible to problems with these types of compounds. No … [Read more...]
FDA Results on PFAS in Seafood; Canned Clams From China A Concern
FDA results on PFAS in seafood were released yesterday, with the finding that the percentage of seafood samples with detectable PFAS were higher than the general food supply obtained from FDA's Total Diet Study. Canned clams imported from China were a particular concern. PFAS are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which include perfluorooctanoic acid acid (PFOA). Exposure to that chemical is associated with developmental effects, reduced immune response, changes to liver function, and increases in some types of cancer. Seafood may be at increased risk for PFAS contamination from the environment. This "limited survey" was conducted as a first step to see if that agency needs to conduct a more targeted or larger study on PFAS in seafood. Eighty-one samples of clams, cod, … [Read more...]
