If you are preparing a fish dish that contains clams and mussels and notice the clams and mussels are open before cooking you should:

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If you are preparing a shellfish dish and the clams and mussels are open prior to cooking, you should throw the shellfish out. Opened clams and mussels is a sure sign of food spoilage. Therefore, it is important to throw such foods in the garbage.

If You Are Preparing a Fish Dish That Contains Clams