2012 Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles – Key Resources
Eight Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles (Final Update)
Posted October 18, 2013 3:00 PM ET
These outbreaks appear to be over. However, small turtles continue to be an important cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. More information about Salmonella from reptiles and amphibians and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection is available.
Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
General Information: Salmonella
Digital Press Kit: Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles
- Formatted Article: Turtles and other reptiles are risky pets [PDF – 1 page]
- Spanish: Tortugas y otros reptiles que presentan riesgos [PDF – 1 page]
CDC Feature: Reptiles, Amphibians, and Salmonella
- In Spanish: Reptiles, Anfibios y la Salmonella
Educational Poster (available in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese):
The Trouble with Turtles [PODCAST – 4:30 minutes]
Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine: Salmonella and turtle safety
Relevant MMWRs
Turtle-Associated Salmonellosis in Humans—United States, 2006–2007
Salmonellosis Associated with Pet Turtles—Wisconsin and Wyoming, 2004
Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis—Selected States, 1998-2002
Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis—Selected States, 1996-1998
