The CDC has warned people to not “kiss or cuddle your turtle” after a salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles has sickened at least 26 people across 11 states.
A federal law bans the sale and distribution of turtles with shells less than 4 inches long as pets because they have caused many illnesses, especially in young children, the CDC said.
Although any turtle can carry salmonella germs, turtles with shells less than four inches long are a known source of illness, officials said.across 11 statesThe Centers for Disease Control's Tom Harkin Global Communications Center is pictured in Atlanta in this undated image.Symptoms of salmonella can start anywhere from six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria and people suffering from it can experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, officials said.
There are actions that you can take to limit potential exposure if you are thinking of getting a pet turtle, have one already or are exposed to one.Only buy turtles with shells longer than four inches and buy them from a reputable pet store, the CDC warns, since “reputable pet stores do not sell turtles with shells less than 4 inches long.”
“Don’t kiss or snuggle your turtle, and don’t eat or drink around it,” officials warn. “This can spread Salmonella germs to your mouth and make you sick. Keep your turtle out of your kitchen and other areas where you eat, store, or prepare food.”One thing you should not do is release your turtle outside.
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