Oysters and clams are two very popular edible mollusks or bivalves. Although they have many similarities between them, there are enough differences so that the average diner can tell which is which.

A multistate outbreak of salmonella infections is likely linked to raw oysters, according to the CDC. Dr. Leana Wen explains what to do to reduce chances of illness.

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A warning was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about some oysters and clams that may be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins. These contaminated shellfish and clams were ...

The FDA is issuing multiple advisories for oysters and Manila clams that could be contaminated with Norovirus, a serious gastrointestinal illness. In the case of oysters from British Columbia first ...

Overshadowed by foodstuffs like tuna, sea urchins, and oysters, clams aren't often associated with raw seafood. Yet, from New England to Japan, several regions showcase the beauty of the mollusk sans ...

The United States Food and Drug Administration issued multiple advisories on Wednesday for oysters and clams that they say could be contaminated with norovirus, a serious gastrointestinal illness. The ...

Advise seafood shoppers on safe cooking as well. Cook fish to 145°F or until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. When ...

Members of the mollusk family, oysters are a type of shellfish that grow in saltwater environments and are available in dozens of varieties worldwide. Oysters are one of the few mollusks that are ...