Pet turtles may be cute enough to kiss, but the infectious germs they carry can come with serious consequences. A salmonella outbreak linked to the shelled swimmers can be found in 21 states, ...

(WJBF) – The CDC and public health officials are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pet turtles across multiple states. There are twenty-one reported cases of Salmonella ...

TEXAS, USA — New salmonella infections are popping up across the country, and are being linked to online sales of tiny turtles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 15 cases so ...

An endangered sea turtle being treated for an infection in his shell at an Alabama natural science museum underwent his second CT scan Tuesday at Decatur Morgan Hospital, the museum announced. Kale, a ...

After being lured to the Gulf of Maine’s warming waters to feed, young sea turtles are trapped and cold-stunned as ...

Q: I have a 4-year-old son who is absolutely wild about turtles and wants one for a pet to keep in his room. I have heard about a serious infection people can get from reptiles and amphibians. Can you ...

has reported 149 cases of salmonella infection across 28 states, including seven in New Jersey. According to the CDC, some of the New Jersey cases have been linked to “transient” street vendors ...