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Salmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles

Headline from Phys, from the development of Aug 21, 2023

Newest development Aug 23, 2023 · 3 reportsSalmonella linked to turtles sickens 26 and leads to 9 hospitalizations, CDC warns

Public health officials are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to an August 2023 investigation notice by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 26 ill…

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    Salmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles

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    Salmonella linked to turtles sickens 26 and leads to 9 hospitalizations, CDC warns

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  1. The Hill

    Salmonella outbreak affecting 11 states linked to pet turtles: CDC (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The CDC is warning people to not get too close to pet turtles due to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning across the country.

  2. AL.com

    Pet turtles linked to salmonella outbreak in 11 states (opens AL.com)

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    Public health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella linked to small turtles, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced.

  3. CBS News

    Salmonella outbreak across 11 states linked to small turtles (opens CBS News)

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    More than two dozen cases of salmonella across 11 states have been linked to small turtles. Tennessee has been hit the hardest.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    11-state salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    An 11-state salmonella outbreak has been linked to small turtles, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday.

  5. People

    At Least 26 People Across 11 U.S. States Sickened by Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Turtles, Says CDC (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Public health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles across 11 U.S. states including Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New York.

  6. New York Post

    Don’t ‘kiss or snuggle’ your turtle amid salmonella outbreak: CDC (opens New York Post)

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    As of Wednesday, there were 26 illnesses and 9 hospitalizations across 11 states.

  7. Live Science

    Salmonella linked to turtles sickens 26 and leads to 9 hospitalizations, CDC warns (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    More than two dozen people have gotten sick with Salmonella, likely due to handling illegally sold pet turtles.

  8. Fox News

    Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC (opens Fox News)

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    The CDC is telling Americans to not “kiss or snuggle" with their pet turtles as a salmonella outbreak linked to the reptiles is impacting nearly a dozen states.

  9. Phys

    Salmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles (opens Phys)

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    Phys's feed description

    Public health officials are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to an August 2023 investigation notice by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 26 ill…

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