Tiny turtles are undoubtedly adorable creatures, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to steer clear of giving them a cuddle and a kiss following a salmonella outbreak.

Baby turtles as pets may be ready for a comeback. The Food and Drug Administration banned virtually all sales of tiny turtles in 1975 after the animals were linked to salmonella infections in children ...

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to small turtles. The CDC said pet turtles can carry salmonella ...

(NewsNation) — Public health officials with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak reportedly linked to tiny turtles with shells 4 inches long or less ...

The outbreak has sickened at least 26 people in 11 states so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned people to not “kiss or cuddle your turtle” after a salmonella outbreak ...

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Like many septuagenarians, Nicki relishes a long winter’s nap. Nicki is a 70-year-old turtle, specifically a yellow-bellied slider, and when she moves indoors from her backyard pond and nestles under ...

The outbreak under investigation is mostly impacting young children: 17 of those ill are under 5 years old, and 10 children are less than 1. According to federal law, the sale and distribution of ...