An additional 20 cases of salmonella infection caused by moringa powder and capsules have been identified.
As of March 17, the number of confirmed patients was 97, an increase of 20 from the recent announcement by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Additionally, a new type of salmonella, Newport, was discovered in the affected patient. Patients are spread across 28 states, coast to coast. 14 people were hospitalized, but no deaths were reported. The illness began on August 22, 2025.
The infections are linked to recalled Why Not Natural pure organic moringa green superfood capsules and recalled Live it Up brand super green dietary supplement powder.
Of the 40 people interviewed, 35 reported consuming products containing moringa leaf powder, including 31 who reported consuming only the Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder, 3 who reported consuming only Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules, and 1 who reported consuming both products.
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.
Epidemiological and traceback evidence suggests that moringa leaf powder was 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 July 2028 may have been contaminated with the salmonella bacteria that are making people sick in this outbreak.
On January 24, 2026, Art Monkey LLC dba Why Not Natural of Houston, Texas, will discontinue selling its Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood Capsules. recall The FDA is working with the company to determine the root cause of the contamination and remove the affected products from the market.
On January 20, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. expanded the recall of its Live it Up brand Super Greens products to include national distribution of the recalled products, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom. On January 26, 2026, Superfoods, Inc.’s recall press release was updated to change the net weight of the recalled Live it Up brand Super Greens Wild Berry products. reference recall notice For more information
About Salmonella Infection
Food contaminated with salmonella typically does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can get sick from a salmonella infection. Infants, young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness because their immune systems are weaker.
Anyone who consumes moringa products and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Diagnosing salmonellosis requires special testing, so sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to salmonella. Salmonella infection symptoms can be similar to other illnesses and often lead to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually become sick for 4 to 7 days. However, in some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalization may be necessary.
People with weakened immune systems, such as older adults, children, pregnant women, and cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious and sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people become infected without feeling sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still spread the infection to other people.
