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A raw clam stays open when you tap it. What should you do?

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  1. Throw it away
  2. Cook it anyway
  3. Rinse it and keep it

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References

  1. Washington DOH Shellfish Handling, Storing, and Cooking doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illness-prevention/handle-store-and-cook Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Washington DOH Shellfish Handling, Storing, and Cooking doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illness-prevention/handle-store-and-cook Checked 2026-10-10.

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