The FDA continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections that have infected at least 68 people.
The outbreak was first reported by the Food and Drug Administration on February 25. At that time, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reported 38 confirmed cases. The cause of the disease is not yet known.
The FDA has begun tracking efforts and testing samples, but has not reported which foods it is tracking or what it is testing for. The agency also does not report the age or location of sick people.
In other outbreak news, the FDA is actively investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to a recalled dietary supplement containing moringa leaf powder.
97 people in 32 states were infected. Of the 67 people interviewed, 59 reported consuming products containing moringa leaf powder. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the outbreak over, but the FDA’s investigation is still ongoing.
Two brands of products containing moringa leaf powder have been recalled. This product is Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood Capsules (Lot No. A25G051, Expires July 2028), Live it Up Brand Super Greens Dietary Supplement Powder, Original or Wild Berry Flavor, Expires August 2026 through January 2028.
The FDA is conducting another investigation into separate outbreaks of Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Kentucky infections caused by a different brand of mooring powder listed as the active ingredient, but the CDC has declared the outbreaks over.
The outbreak involved Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC.
In response to this investigation, Ambrosia Brands LLC recalled some of its Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules. The recalled products were available for sale nationwide and overseas. Products that tested positive for salmonella were also included in the recall.
