A “Mud‑Clam” Mishap Makes the Internet Quake
The Tale of Ah Du and the Clam‑Mud Disaster
Ah Du, the TikTok food‑critic who goes by the handle @1953ks, filmed his “super disgusting” encounter and posted the clip on 18 Aug.
Video Excerpt (Mandarin notes):“It’s so difficult to even have a proper meal—super disgusting.”
Inside the Mud‑Clam Mess
When he cracked open some clams, he found they were packed with mud.
He posted the clip where his reaction is half‑horror, half‑comedy:
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> Ah Du’s Thought‑line:> “I was prepared for this to happen before eating. It’s impossible to have 100 % good clams. I was just curious what was inside.”He clarified to Shin Min Daily News that he didn’t demand a refund – just wanted to “warn” future diners.
The Stall’s Response
A reporter from the same paper visited on 27 Aug. The stall’s assistant, not wanting to name his boss, admitted it was a negligence fiasco.
Staple Procedure:– Clams soaked in salt water → boiled- Unopened clams then checked individually- Unopened, mud‑filled clams were the culpritsCustomer Handling:– If customers complain, we give a refund or a replacement.- Ah Du never asked for a refund then.- We’ve been running a stall for 8‑9 years; this is the first online complaint.- We regret the incident and hope future guests come in person to sort it quickly.A supervisor has now been stationed at the stall to keep an eye on things.
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“Not a Complaint, Just a Warning”
In a second TikTok upload (29 Aug), Ah Du posted a more heartfelt caption:
“To the stall, I can only apologise… I shared this video in the hopes that both staff and customers will be careful, because these ingredients are meant to be consumed, it might lead to the loss of lives.”“As an F&B stall, it’s not just about earning money, it’s also about ensuring the safety and hygiene of the ingredients. You can’t be negligent. It’ll be too late if someone loses their life.”
