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Illegal Animal Fighting
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The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) reported an outbreak of salmonella in several states that occurred in September of 2011. The states involved are Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Washington. The outbreak is attributed to hedgehogs purchased from multiple breeders. While all reptiles carry salmonella, it is not known if all hedgehogs […]