Federal law bans the sale of small turtles as pets, but "despite the ban, some online retailers, pet stores, and roadside ...

If considering a pet turtle, ensure to purchase only those with shells longer than 4 inches from reputable dealers, which comply with the ban on smaller turtles. Turtles are not recommended as ...

Pet turtles are making Americans across the country sick to their stomach. Over 50 people in 21 states have recently been sickened by Salmonella bacteria tied to small turtles, according to the ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Those considering getting a pet turtle should think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced outbreaks of Salmonella have infected small turtles ...

Pet turtles may be cute enough to kiss ... ExploreSalmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles “Public health officials are investigating multistate outbreaks of Salmonella linked ...

Despite this law online retailers, pet stores, and roadside markets continue to sell the small turtles which have shells that are less than four inches long. The CDC recommends that Americans only ...

Federal law bans the sale of small turtles as pets, but "despite the ban, some online retailers, pet stores and roadside markets continue to sell small turtles," the agency said. This isn't the ...

A desperate search is underway for a missing turtle named Tucker. Susan McGuire Rowe is asking for the community's help to ...

The turtles were too small to be legally sold under a federal ... Turtles may carry salmonella on their skin and shell, according to pet care and public health websites. The bacteria can cause ...

The turquoise frog in Victor Berthelsdorf’s pond may look pretty, but for local turtles, bugs and other animals, it is ...

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The CDC highlighted that a Food and Drug Administration law bans the sale and distribution of such turtles as pets due to repeated illnesses. Despite this law online retailers, pet stores, and ...