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Salmonella Outbreak from Turtles – CDC Investigation

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On August 16, 2024, the CDC announced investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella derived from “pet turtles” across 21 states. To date, 51 people have been infected and 23 hospitalized with no deaths. Greater details may be found in the report and by clicking on various pages in the report. Part of the report indicates the following sources of turtles:

“Eighteen people in both outbreaks reported purchasing or receiving these small turtles from a variety of locations:
• Street vendors, 5 (28%)
• Online retailers, 4 (22%)
• Souvenir shops, 4 (22%)
• Received as gift, 2 (11%)
• Swap meets, 1 (6%)
• Pet stores, 1 (6%)
• Social media, 1 (6%)
A common turtle supplier to these locations has not been identified.”

So, for this cohort of infected people, “online retailers (22%) and swap meets (6%)” represent almost 1/3 of the infections (28%).

www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Small Turtles

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov

www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Small Turtles

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov

As I reported in FC previously, there are still more Salmonella infections from cucumbers than from turtles and bearded dragons combined.
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov

And backyard poultry:
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
And fresh basil:
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fresh Basil

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
And charcuterie meats:
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
And cantaloupes:
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes

Do not eat recalled whole or pre-cut cantaloupes.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
And dry dog food:
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food

This outbreak is over. Keep up to date with food outbreaks and recalls.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
And fresh diced onions:
www.cdc.gov

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fresh Diced Onions

Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
And ground beef, raw cookie dough, and flour (see the CDC pages).

But we have a Federal law about turtles.
 
Listeria outbreak caused by contaminated meats from Boar's Head company.

While not a direct relationship to the reptile industry, it is of note that other infectious diseases - caused by retail industries - do not carry the same legal risks and penalties as exists with turtles. Likely there will be civil suits. Unlikely the government will charge anyone at the source or ownership. Here is the current status of the Listeria outbreak associated with Boar's Head meats.

CDC Data - August 28, 2024

Fast Facts
Cases: 57 (14 new)
Hospitalizations: 57 (14 new)
Deaths: 9 (6 new)
States: 18 (5 new)

www.cdc.gov

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis

Learn about a Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov
 
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