Small turtles have a history of being linked to similar outbreaks, as recently as last year.
against getting too comfortable with these mostly docile creatures. “A small turtle may seem harmless, giving parents a false sense that they’re a safe pet for children," the organization has said."But the disease risk is so great that selling small turtles is illegal in the United States.
Despite the illegality of selling small turtles, these creatures are still often found in stores both online and in-person, as well as at flea markets and roadside stands, the CDC noted. The agency said three of the salmonella cases connected to the current outbreak involve people who bought turtles from a website called
, which sells turtles at prices ranging from $20 to $1,000. The website has not yet responded to a request for comment., symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, headache, and dehydration. Symptoms usually appear within three days of exposure. Most people infected with salmonella will recover within a week without treatment, but the illness can in some cases be fatal. Each year, salmonella causes 1.35 million infections and over 400 deaths in the U.S.
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