On November 7, 2025, the FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Richmond infections linked to a single batch of moringa leaf powder supplied to the United States by Vallon Farmdirect PVT LTD of Johdpur, India. As part of this investigation, the Virginia Department of Health collected an open sample of Africa Imports moringa leaf powder from the home of an ill person. This sample tested positive for Salmonella and, based on WGS, matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak. On November 4, 2025, Africa Imports, located in South Hackensack, NJ, issued a recall of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder. The recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder was sold nationwide through the company’s website, africaimports.com. The affected product is packaged in 1-kilogram boxes labeled “Organic Moringa Leaf Powder.” All Organic Moringa Leaf Powder purchased after 06/05/2025 is included in this recall. The product caused 11 illnesses, 3 hospitalizations, and no deaths. States with Cases are FL, KS, MI, NY, NC, SC, and VA @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-october-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
