2019 Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Turtles – Map of Reported Cases
Final Update
Published on January 9, 2020 at 3:30 PM ET
This outbreak investigation is over. Always wash your hands after touching pet turtles or their environments. Read more about how to stay healthy around turtles.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg, by state of residence, as of January 9, 2020 (n=26)
| State | Ill People |
|---|---|
| California | 7 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| Indiana | 1 |
| Iowa | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Nebraska | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New York | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Tennessee | 1 |
| Vermont | 1 |
| Washington | 3 |
| Total | 26 |
Previous Maps
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg, by state of residence, as of October 8, 2019 (n=21)
| State | Ill People |
|---|---|
| California | 6 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Illinois | 2 |
| Indiana | 1 |
| Iowa | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Nebraska | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New York | 2 |
| Tennessee | 1 |
| Vermont | 1 |
| Washington | 2 |
| Total | 21 |
