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Salmonella outbreaks linked to small turtles

Residents are asked to be cautious after public health officials began an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella that has been linked to small turtles.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement after multiple cases of salmonella were reported and traced back to young turtles – under four inches in size.

CDC officials said there is a federal law that prevents the s…

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