The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to the dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder. As of March 17, 2026, the CDC reported that 97 people from 32 states have been infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella. Of the 67 people interviewed, 59 (88%) reported eating a product containing moringa leaf powder, including 55 who reported Live it Up-brand Super Greens supplement powders only, 3 who reported Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules only, and 1 person who reported consuming both products. There were 26 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. The products linked to illnesses in this outbreak have a long shelf life. FDA is reminding consumers and retailers not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules (lot # A25G051 and expiration date 07/2028) or the recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder (original or wild berry flavor) with expiration dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028. As part of this investigation, the FDA and state partners collected product and ingredient samples for analysis. Sample analysis detected Salmonella Typhimurium or Newport outbreak strains in six samples. The FDA detected the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport in two moringa leaf powder ingredient samples and the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium in one opened product sample of Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. Three states detected the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium in three-state samples. The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services each detected the outbreak strain in opened Live it Up-brand Super Greens product samples. The Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health detected the outbreak strain of Salmonella in an unopened Live it Up-brand Super Greens product sample. Products that were sampled and found to be contaminated with Salmonella have been recalled and should no longer be for sale. Consumers should check their homes for recalled products and dispose of them. FDA’s outbreak investigation is complete. 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?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
