The CDC is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to tiny turtles with shells 4 inches or shorter. The outbreak has affected 51 people in 21 states, with 23 hospitalized, predominantly young children. Federal law bans the sale of these small turtles due to health risks, but they are still sold illegally. The CDC advises buying turtles with shells longer than 4 inches from reputable sources and recommends avoiding turtles for children under 5 and adults over 65. Salmonella symptoms include fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, which can be severe and lead to hospitalization.
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