clams

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Affected raw oysters were sold in Washington, while the Manila clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

They looked specifically at animals 0.3mm – 2cm in size, such as worms, sea spiders, snails and clams.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Sea slugs, corals, clams and sponges may not get as much of the spotlight as blue whales or sharks, but these curious creatures come with a host of unique, hard-to-believe abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The pipeline company will also have to mitigate harm to fish and clams.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

“I’m just trying to help you. The clams are gross if they don’t get a chance to spit.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt