An outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to small turtles has sickened 26 people across 11 states. Now, the CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella caused by two strains of the ...

They're cute but potentially deadly. Tiny pet turtles, some of them the size of a quarter, are to blame for six ongoing salmonella outbreaks that have sickened nearly 200 people and counting — mostly ...

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Pet owners might want to think twice before bringing home a tiny turtle as a pet. Not only because it's illegal, but because they're causing a salmonella outbreak.

WASHINGTON - They're cute but potentially deadly. Tiny pet turtles, some of them the size of a quarter, are to blame for six ongoing salmonella outbreaks that have sickened nearly 200 people and ...

An 11-state salmonella outbreak has been linked to small turtles, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday. At least 26 illnesses have been reported, with nine ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Those considering getting a pet turtle should think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced outbreaks of Salmonella have infected small turtles, according ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Contact with small pet turtles was to blame for 103 Salmonella infections that occurred in 33 states between May and December 2007, according to federal health officials ...

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