Public health officials have reopened an investigation into a multistage outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections just one day after announcing a second such outbreak.
The outbreaks have been traced to products containing imported moringa leaf powder.
Several products have been recalled in relation to the outbreaks. They are:
- Total Nutrition Inc. recalled:
- Tnvitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules 10,000 mg (120 capsules) lot 2507199 EXP 09/2027, lot 2512-304 EXP 02/2028, and lot 2793 EXP 02/2028
- Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules) Lot: 2507199 Exp. 09/2027
- Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot # A25G051 and expiration date 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle have been recalled.
- All Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, including both original and wild berry flavors, with lots beginning with the letter “A” and all stick pack products with expiration dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028 have been recalled.
- MOGO Moringa LLC recalled lot #15525AA EXP 6/2027 and lot #00926AA EXP 1/2028 of MOGO-brand Pure Moringa Oleifera capsules.
The Food and Drug Administration reports that it and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state and local public health offices across the country, reopened the outbreak investigation because of new reports of illnesses.
Since the investigation was closed on March 17, there have been 22 new illnesses from four states reported. As of May 27 a total of 119 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 36 states since the investigation began.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from Aug. 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026. Of 109 people with information available, 32 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
There are likely many more outbreak patients than those included in the official count. This is because some do not seek medical treatment and others are not specifically tested for Salmonella. The CDC estimates that for every confirmed patient in a Salmonella there are 29 who go undetected.
Of the 79 patients interviewed, including some of the 22 new cases, 70 reported eating a product containing moringa leaf powder, including 60 who reported Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders only, 5 who reported Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules only, 1 person who reported consuming both Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder and Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules, and 4 who reported TNVitamins moringa powder capsules only.
The FDA is conducting additional traceback of the supply chain to identify the specific source of the Salmonella. Additionally, FDA is working with state and local partners to sample products and determine if additional products may be contaminated.
About Salmonella infections
Food and other consumable items contaminated with Salmonella bacteria do not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has eaten any moringa powder products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
