date:Aug 10, 2012
outbreak began July 11, 2012.
The 3 new illnesses occurred in Illinois (1), New Mexico (1) and Texas (1).
Of the 50 outbreak victims, 25 are female. Those sickened range in age from less than 1 to 86, with a median age of 2.
Risk of Infection from Small Turtles
Small turtles - defined as those with a shell length of less than 4 inches - are a known source of Salmonella bacteria, according to CDC. The bacteria is shed in the feces of these reptiles and can contaminate their habitat and a