Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Leaf Powder

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Key points

Investigation status: Closed
Recall issued: Yes

This outbreak is over. CDC and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to moringa leaf powder. Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory data showed that moringa leaf powder products were contaminated and made people sick. Although this outbreak is over, moringa leaf powder has a long shelf-life. If you still have any of the recalled products in your home, throw them out or return them.

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Fast Facts

  • Cases: 131
  • Hospitalizations: 36
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 38
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Outbreak investigation summary

Data showed that moringa leaf powder products made people in this outbreak sick.

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Richmond infections. PulseNet identified this outbreak in November 2025.

Notice

CDC reopened this investigation because additional illnesses linked to the outbreak strain were identified since the last update on March 17, 2026. Since 2025, CDC investigated 4 outbreaks associated with contaminated moringa products.

Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory data showed that multiple moringa leaf products were contaminated with Salmonella and made people sick in this outbreak. This outbreak investigation was closed on July 22, 2026.

Recalled food

TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood capsules

On June 26, 2026, Total Nutrition, Inc expanded their recall to include:

  • TNVitamins-brand 100% Organic Moringa Capsules 1,200 mg
    • Lot: 2800, Expiration date 02/2028
  • TNVitamins-brand 100% Moringa Powder
    • Lot: 2782, Expiration date 05/2028

See recall for more information.

On June 11, 2026 Total Nutrition, Inc expanded their recall to include:

  • TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)
    • Lot: 2725, Expiration date 04/2027
    • Lot: 2503-104, Expiration date 04/2027
  • Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)
    • Lot: 2725, Expiration date 04/2027

See recall for more information.

On June 2, 2026, Total Nutrition, Inc expanded their recall to include:

  • TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)
    • Lot: 2748, Expiration date 7/2027
  • Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)
    • Lot: 2748, Expiration date 7/2027

See recall for more information.

On May 26, 2026, Total Nutrition, Inc recalled two brands of moringa capsules:

  • TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)
    • Lot: 2507199, Expiration date 9/2027
    • Lot: 2512-304, Expiration date 2/2028
    • Lot: 2793, Expiration date 2/2028
  • Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)
    • Lot: 2507199, Expiration 9/2027

See recall for more information.

TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Capsules and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood capsules
TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Capsules and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood capsules

Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules

On January 28, 2026, Why Not Natural recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules.

  • Lot: A25G051
  • Expiration date 07/2028
  • Product comes in a 120-capsule bottle
  • Sold nationwide

See recall for more information.

Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules
Recalled products

Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders

On January 15, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. recalled all Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders.

  • Expiration dates 08/2026 – 01/2028
  • Sold nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands
  • Certain lots/batches of Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders, including the Original and Wild Berry flavors

See recall for more information.

What you should do

Check your home and throw out any of the recalled products if you still have them. They have a long shelf-life.

Always follow the four steps to food safety to prevent getting sick from Salmonella.

Actions to take

  • Clean
    Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often. Rinse fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or peeling.
  • Separate
    Keep food that won't be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
  • Cook
    Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
  • Chill
    Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F (like a hot car or picnic), refrigerate it within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.

What businesses should do

  • Do not sell or serve recalled dietary supplements.
  • Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled dietary supplements.

Symptoms of Salmonella

  • Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
    • Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
    • Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
  • Some people—especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

Learn more about Salmonella

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)