Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf, an ingredient in powdered supplements

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to moringa leaf powder has been posted:

Key Points:

• 11 people from 7 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. Three people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

• Interviews with sick people and leftover product testing identified supplement powder containing moringa leaf as a source of illness in this outbreak.

• FDA traceback identified a single lot from a direct importer of organic moringa leaf powder sourced from Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD in India.

• Sam’s Club stopped selling all lots of Member’s Mark Super Greens powdered supplements containing moringa leaf powder.

• As the investigation continues, additional products containing moringa leaf powder made by this importer may be added to the list of products to not eat, sell, or serve.

What You Should Do:

• Do not eat any Member’s Mark Super Greens powdered supplements containing moringa leaf powder. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.

• Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled products using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

• Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F

• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving

• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down

What Businesses Should Do:

• Do not sell or serve Member’s Mark Super Greens powdered supplements containing moringa leaf powder.

• Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with these products.

About Salmonella:

• Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps 6 hours to 6 days after being exposed to the bacteria.

• The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment.

• In some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient is hospitalized.

• Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe illness.

If you have questions about cases in a particular state, please call that state’s health department.

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Thank you,

CDC News Media Branch