How to Handle Clams at Home From: The Washington Post | Date: May 26, 2004 | Copyright 2004 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

The harvest of clams is monitored by the Food and Drug Administration through the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Clams sold to restaurants and retail markets must be tagged with information about where the clams originated, who the packer was and the date they were shipped. You can ask the fish seller to show you this information.

BUYING: Fresh clams should smell just that way -- fresh, even sweet, with no trace of fishiness. Clams are highly susceptible to bacterial contamina...

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