New outbreak traced to moringa capsules under investigation

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections traced to moringa powder capsules.

The related capsules are sold under the Rosabella brand. Moringa is distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC. There are major concerns that consumers may be leaving moringa capsules at home due to their long shelf life – until late 2027.

This outbreak is separate from Salmonella Richmond infections traced to Member’s Mark and other moringa brands.

The new outbreak has infected seven people in seven states. The illness began between November 7, 2025 and January 8 of this year. Three of the patients required hospitalization, a high rate for salmonella outbreaks. No deaths were reported. Sick people live in Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee and Washington.

This outbreak is particularly interesting because the Salmonella bacteria that cause the disease are resistant to all first-line antibiotics typically recommended for treating Salmonella infections.

The FDA has recommended that Ambrosia Brands LLC recall all Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules from the market. The company agreed to recall only certain lots. Please see: table below View a complete list of lot codes and expiration dates for potentially contaminated products.

The FDA is conducting traceback investigations and working with state partners to collect samples to determine the source of contamination.

A previous Salmonella Richmond outbreak linked to another brand of moringa leaf powder and capsules sickened 65 people in 28 states. Fourteen of the patients required hospitalization.

About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with salmonella typically does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can get sick from a salmonella infection. According to the CDC, infants, 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 the recalled product and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Because diagnosing salmonellosis requires special testing, sick people should tell their doctors 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.