Exotic Incident #707
Incident Date:
08/03/2004
Location:
Madison, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Turtle
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A second child was sickened by Salmonella after handling small turtles. Her parents purchased some turtles and two days later their 4-year-old daughter became ill.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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