Tiny Turtle Salmonella Outbreaks Expand
date:Aug 10, 2012
began August 3, 2011, and the most recent case began July 9, 2012. Illnesses reported after June 9, 2012 might not have been reported yet.


Salmonella Pomona, Strain A


Salmonella Pomona, strain A linked to contact with small turtles has sickened 15 individuals. This includes 4 new cases in the following states: California (1), Nevada (1), Pennsylvania (1) and Virginia (1).


Of the 15 victims, 4 have been hospitalized. Ill individuals range in age from less than 1 year old to 90 years old, wi
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