If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Pet owners might want to think twice before bringing home a tiny turtle as a pet. Not only because it's illegal, but because they're causing a salmonella outbreak.

Public health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella linked to small turtles, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. Twenty-six cases in 11 states – ...

When we think salmonella, we usually think food: that counter that didn’t get cleaned well enough after housing raw chicken or salad kit recalls for contaminated lettuce. While recent outbreaks have ...

A salmonella outbreak in 11 states has been linked to small turtles, the CDC announced last week. Twenty-six people have fallen ill from the bacteria, including residents in California, Illinois, ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday a multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to small turtles. The CDC said pet turtles can carry salmonella ...