Illegal trafficking of tiny turtles blamed for Salmonella outbreak

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) – A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella illnesses, particularly affecting young children, has been traced back to contact with illegal small pet turtles. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that the outbreak has reached 51 known cases in 21 states, including one case in Alaska. Twenty three…

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