Health officials say they have linked a salmonella outbreak in 11 states to small pet turtles.
Aug. 23, 2023 -- Health officials say they have linked a salmonella outbreak to small pet turtles.
Health officials previously have warned owners of ducks, chickens, hedgehogs and bearded dragons that those animals could spread infections, too.
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