2020 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Pet Turtles – Map
Final Update
Published on March 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM ET
This outbreak investigation is over. Always wash your hands after touching pet turtles or their environments. Don’t buy turtles with shell lengths less than 4 inches. Read more about how to stay healthy around turtles.
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of March 9, 2020 (n=35)
| State | Ill People |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 |
| California | 19 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
| Illinois | 4 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Nevada | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Texas | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
| Total | 35 |
Previous Maps
People infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state of residence, as of January 22, 2020 (n=34)
| State | Ill People |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 |
| California | 18 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
| Illinois | 4 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| Nevada | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Texas | 1 |
| Utah | 1 |
| Total | 34 |
