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Clam

Also known as: clams

Low concern

Clams are a whole-food shellfish — a major food allergen requiring declaration. Risk of Vibrio infection if eaten raw or undercooked, especially for immunocompromised.

Found in

739 products

What it is

Edible bivalve mollusk (Mercenaria, Mya, Venerupis spp.).

Whole-food shellfish protein.

Why it's flagged

shellfish/mollusk allergen
Vibrio risk if undercooked
potential cadmium accumulation

What regulators actually say

"Eating raw or undercooked oysters or clams can lead to serious illness from Vibrio bacteria, especially in people with weakened immune systems."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; molluscan shellfish allergen must be declared. Vibrio guidance under FDA Food Code.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted whole food; molluscs are declared allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

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