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FDA recalls frozen black clams linked to hepatitis A outbreak

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:52 PM UTC · How we work

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CDC/FDA Recall Clams

CDC and FDA linked a hepatitis A outbreak to imported frozen black clams.
The outbreak recorded 37 cases, 30 hospitalizations, and patients aged 6-40 between July 30 2025 and June 23 2026.
Cases appeared in Massachusetts (3), Minnesota (3), Pennsylvania (4) and New York (27).
FDA recalled La Serranita concha negra clams from Ecuador, covering 16-ounce packages sold in six states.
CDC warned unvaccinated people who ate recalled clams within 14 days to seek treatment.

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CDC Issues HepA Notice

CDC issued a Level 1 health notice for hepatitis A in Costa Rica on Sept. 18, 2026.
Costa Rica reported 772 hepatitis A cases week 32 of 2026, 562 in San José.
Winnipeg Authority told Park School families to monitor symptoms until Nov. 3 after a case.
CDC advises travelers age 1+ to receive hepatitis A vaccine, with infants 6-11 months needing travel dose.
CDC notes adults over 40, immunocompromised, and those with chronic conditions may receive immune globulin with vaccination.

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CDC/FDA Recall Clams

CDC and FDA linked a hepatitis A outbreak to imported frozen black clams.
The outbreak recorded 37 cases, 30 hospitalizations, and patients aged 6-40 between July 30 2025 and June 23 2026.
Cases appeared in Massachusetts (3), Minnesota (3), Pennsylvania (4) and New York (27).
FDA recalled La Serranita concha negra clams from Ecuador, covering 16-ounce packages sold in six states.
CDC warned unvaccinated people who ate recalled clams within 14 days to seek treatment.

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