FDA / CDC food safety alert · 2026
Is La Serranita frozen clams recalled for Hepatitis A?
Yes. FDA advises not to eat, sell, or serve La Serranita brand concha negra (black shell) fresh-frozen clam meat from Ecuador (16 oz packages) because of possible hepatitis A virus contamination. CDC links a multistate outbreak (~37 cases, 30 hospitalizations as of Sep 3, 2026) in Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania. NY/NJ dealers recalled product.
Affected product identifiers
- Brand: La Serranita
- Product: Concha negra (black shell / black clam / blood clam) shell meat, Fresh Frozen
- Package: 16 oz (454 g) plastic packages
- Origin: Ecuador
- Hazard: Potential hepatitis A virus (HAV)
- Distribution (FDA): Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania; may have been further distributed
- Outbreak (CDC as of Sep 3, 2026): 37 cases, 30 hospitalizations, 0 deaths in MA, MN, NY, PA; onsets July 30, 2025 through June 23, 2026
How to check your package
Match the La Serranita brand, “Concha Negra” / black shell shell meat wording, Fresh Frozen, and 16 oz net weight. You can search La Serranita concha negra or use the FDA food and drug recall checker, then confirm against the FDA safety alert and CDC outbreak page.
What to do
Do not eat, sell, or serve the product. Discard it or arrange destruction through your distributor / point of sale. If you ate it raw or undercooked in the last 14 days and are unvaccinated against hepatitis A, contact a clinician or local health department about postexposure treatment. Hepatitis A symptoms can include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool — usually 15–50 days after exposure. This page is not medical advice.
Official FDA / CDC sources
- FDA Safety Alert for Hepatitis A Virus: Concha Negra (Black Shell) Shell Meat (April 2026)
- CDC: Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak Potentially Linked to Frozen Clams
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FAQ
Is La Serranita frozen clams recalled?
Yes. FDA advises consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, sell, or serve La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat from Ecuador in 16-oz plastic packages because it may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus (HAV). Dealers in New York and New Jersey recalled product; FDA’s safety alert was updated May 22, 2026 after an April 30, 2026 advisory.
Which La Serranita product is included?
La Serranita brand concha negra (also called black shell / black clam / blood clam) shell meat, labeled Fresh Frozen, net weight 16 oz (454 g), from Ecuador. Match the brand and product name on the package. FDA lists distribution to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, with possible further distribution.
How many people got sick in the frozen clams Hepatitis A outbreak?
CDC’s September 3, 2026 update reported 37 illnesses, 30 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths across four states: Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania. Illness onsets ranged from July 30, 2025 to June 23, 2026. Many interviewed patients reported eating ceviche or raw/undercooked shellfish, including conchas negras.
What should I do if I have La Serranita concha negra?
Do not eat, sell, or serve it. Throw it away or contact your point of sale / distributor to arrange for destruction, as FDA directs. If you ate this product raw or undercooked within the last 14 days and are not vaccinated against hepatitis A, CDC recommends contacting a health care provider or local health department about postexposure prophylaxis. This page is not medical advice.
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