More than two dozen cases of salmonella across 11 states have been linked to small turtles. Tennessee has been hit the hardest.
has been linked to small turtles, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday.
The first case was reported in late October last year. New cases have been reported almost every month since then, with six of the cases reported in July. It's illegal to sell turtles with shells less than 4 inches long as pets because they cause many illnesses, especially in kids, according to the CDC. They're often sold illegally online and at stores, flea markets and roadside stands.
Those with pet turtles should wash their hands after handling and feeding the animals, the CDC recommends. Avoid kissing or snuggling the turtles. Turtles should also be kept out of the kitchen and other areas where people eat, store or prepare food.
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