Twenty six people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg infections were reported from 14 states. Eight hospitalizations were reported. No deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 29, 2019 to October 31, 2019.

Epidemiologic, laboratory and traceback evidence indicate that contact with pet turtles was the likely source of this outbreak. In interviews, 16 (73%) of 22 ill people reported contact with a turtle. The outbreak strain was identified in samples collected from a pet turtle's habitat.

On January 9, 2020 the outbreak was declared over.