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CDC says salmonella outbreak traced to online turtle sales

CDC says salmonella outbreak traced to online turtle sales
MERRIMAN, WGAL NEWS 8. LORI: THE CDC SAYS A SALMONELLA TRACED TO SMALL TURTLES BOUGHT ONLINE HAS BEEN REPORTED IN MULTIPLE STATES INCLUDING OURS. THERE HAS BEEN 15 CASES REPORTED ACROSS 11 STATES. TWO OF THEM ARE IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE CDC BELIEVES IT IS SMALL TURTLES THAT ARE MAKING PEOPLE
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CDC says salmonella outbreak traced to online turtle sales
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a salmonella outbreak, mostly involving children, has been reported in multiple states, including Pennsylvania, and the outbreak has been traced back to turtles purchased online.So far there have been 15 cases reported across 11 states. But the CDC believes the number is likely higher. Pennsylvania has two cases. So far, five people have been hospitalized nationwide and no deaths have been reported. Through interviews with the sick people, the CDC believes it's small turtles that are making people sick. Most people reported buying the turtles online despite a federal law banning the sale of small turtles as pets.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a salmonella outbreak, mostly involving children, has been reported in multiple states, including Pennsylvania, and the outbreak has been traced back to turtles purchased online.

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So far there have been 15 cases reported across 11 states. But the CDC believes the number is likely higher.

Pennsylvania has two cases.

So far, five people have been hospitalized nationwide and no deaths have been reported.

Through interviews with the sick people, the CDC believes it's small turtles that are making people sick. Most people reported buying the turtles online despite a federal law banning the sale of small turtles as pets.