2022 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Turtles – Where Sick People Lived
Updated November 16, 2022
This outbreak investigation is over. Turtles of any size can carry Salmonella germs that can spread to you and make you sick. Don’t buy turtles with shells less than 4 inches long, and always take steps to stay healthy around your pet turtles.
This map shows where the 28 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak was likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.
