Turtles carry salmonella, which can make anyone, particularly young children and the elderly, very sick. Learn how to avoid infection if you own, or come into contact with, a small turtle. (Previous item number: 502X)
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Veterinary Medicine Released: 2008 Pages: 5 Publication ID: 6047 Item number: 502Y ISBN: 978-1-61221-095-7
