FDA in 1975, restricting the sale of turtles with a carapace length less than four inches (10 cm). The regulation was introduced, according to the FDA, "because of the public health impact of turtle-associated salmonellosis". Cases had been reported of young children placing small turtles in their mouths, which led to the size-based restriction. Regulation elsewhere FSSAI regulation The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety. The major importance of the FSSAI License is that it ensures that the food is verified chemically and hence is safe to consume. 'Health before wealth' is a common quote as well as fact. Therefore, anything related directly to health is a matter of great sensitivity. See also 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attack 2012 salmonella outbreak 2018 outbreak of Salmonella List of foodborne illness outbreaks References External links CDC website, Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, Disease Listing: Salmonellosis Animal bacterial diseases Bacterium-related cutaneous conditions Bacterial diseases Bovine diseases Foodborne illnesses Horse diseases Wikipedia medicine articles ready to translate Wikipedia emergency medicine articles ready to translate Poultry diseases Sheep and goat diseases Swine diseases Zoonotic bacterial diseases