Federal health officials are warning consumers to stop using several recalled moringa leaf products after two salmonella outbreaks sickened people in multiple states and sent dozens to hospitals.
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Federal health officials are warning consumers to check their homes for recalled moringa supplements after two multistate salmonella outbreaks tied to moringa leaf products sickened 137 people and led to 39 hospitalizations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in May 27 updates that the outbreaks involve separate salmonella strains linked to recalled moringa products sold under multiple brands. No deaths have been reported in either outbreak.
The first outbreak, which began in February, has sickened 18 people in 14 states. Seven of those patients were hospitalized, according to the CDC. Investigators linked the illnesses to Mogo brand moringa capsules.
Missouri-based Mogo Moringa LLC announced May 26 that it was voluntarily recalling certain lots of Mogo Moringa Capsules because of possible salmonella contamination. The recall applies to lot number 15525AA, which expires in June 2027, and lot number 00926AA, which expires in January 2028. The company said no other lots are included.
The recalled capsules were packaged in white plastic bottles and sold online through authorized channels.
“Independent third-party laboratory testing was conducted on retained samples from the affected lots, and no salmonella was detected. The company is proceeding with this voluntary recall as a precaution and in coordination with the FDA while the agency continues its evaluation,” the recall announcement said.
The CDC urged consumers not to use the recalled Mogo products. The agency said the capsules should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled products should be cleaned in a dishwasher or washed with hot, soapy water.
The second outbreak is larger and dates to August 2025, when the first known case was reported. The CDC said 119 people in 36 states have been infected, with 32 hospitalizations and no reported deaths.
That outbreak has been linked to four recalled products. On May 26, New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. recalled certain lots of two moringa capsule brands sold nationwide: TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg.
On Jan. 28, Texas-based Why Not Natural recalled one lot of Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules sold across the United States. On Jan. 15, New York-based Live it Up recalled certain batches of its Super Greens supplement powders distributed nationwide because of likely salmonella contamination.
The Epoch Times contacted Mogo Moringa, TNVitamins, Doctor’s Pride, Why Not Natural and Live it Up for comment but did not receive responses by publication time.
The CDC advised anyone who purchased the recalled products not to consume them. The agency said people should seek medical care if they develop severe symptoms, including diarrhea with a fever above 102 degrees, bloody diarrhea, repeated vomiting, diarrhea lasting more than two days without improvement or signs of dehydration.
“Most people infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps six hours to six days after being exposed to the bacteria. The illness usually lasts four to seven days, and most people recover without treatment,” the CDC said.
“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.”
The agency has warned that salmonella infections can sometimes spread beyond the digestive system. In an October 2024 report, the CDC said the bacteria may reach the blood, bones, joints or brain in some cases and cause lasting complications.
“A small number of people with salmonella infection develop pain in their joints called reactive arthritis. This condition can last for months or years and can lead to chronic arthritis,” the CDC said.
“People with reactive arthritis may also have irritated eyes and pain while urinating. Reactive arthritis following a salmonella infection is most common among people who are 15–35 years old.”
Health officials said consumers should review the brand names, lot numbers and expiration dates of moringa capsules and supplement powders in their homes, particularly products purchased online or distributed nationwide. The CDC said recalled items should not be used even if no one in the household has become ill.
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