The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. Since the last update on January 15, 2026, a total of 20 new illnesses have been reported, including a new outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport. As of January 29, 2026, CDC reported a total of 65 people from 28 states (AL, CA, CT, DE, IA, IL, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI) that have been infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella. Of the 40 people interviewed, 35 (88%) reported eating a product containing moringa leaf powder, including 31 who reported Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders only, 3 who reported Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules only, and 1 person who reported consuming both products. There have been 14 hospitalizations, with no deaths reported. The FDA’s traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live it Up-brand Super Greens and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules, both of which used moringa leaf powder. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that moringa leaf powder is the source of contamination in this outbreak, and lot # A25G051 of Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules, with an expiration date of 07/2028, may be contaminated with Salmonella strains that are causing illness in this outbreak. On January 24, 2026, Art Monkey LLC dba Why Not Natural of Houston, TX, stopped selling Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and initiated a recall of lot # A25G051 on January 28, 2026. The FDA is working with the firms to determine the root cause of the contamination and remove affected products from the market. On January 20, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. expanded its recall of Live it Up-brand Super Greens to include nationwide distribution in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom. The FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Product Distribution: Nationwide, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-january-2026
