Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Leaf Powder

United States

Update December 4th, 2025:
The CDC has officially declared the Salmonella Richmond outbreak linked to moringa leaf powder over. A total of 11 illnesses were reported across 7 states, with 3 hospitalizations and no deaths. Illness onset dates ranged from May 12 to September 4, 2025.

As part of the investigation, the FDA and state agencies collected multiple product samples. Several samples tested positive for Salmonella Richmond and were confirmed through whole-genome sequencing to match the outbreak strain. Positive results were found in both closed and open samples of:

- Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplements
- Food To Live Moringa Leaf Powder
- Africa Imports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder

The FDA notes that recalled products may still be in consumers’ homes due to their long shelf life. Consumers are urged to check for recalled moringa-containing products and discard or return them.

The FDA has now closed the outbreak investigation.

Source: FDA


Update November 13th, 2025:
A new recall has been issued as part of the ongoing investigation. On November 12, 2025, Food To Live (Brooklyn, NY) recalled multiple moringa-containing products after determining they may be linked to the outbreak. The action includes:

- Food To Live Organic Moringa Leaf Powder in 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 4 lb, 8 lb, 16 lb, and 44 lb bags, with lot codes SO-69006 through SO-72558.
- Food To Live Organic Supergreens Powder Mix in 8 oz, 1 lb, 1.5 lb, 3 lb, 6 lb, and 12 lb bags, also with lot codes SO-69006 through SO-72558.

These products were distributed nationwide through retail, wholesale, Food To Live’s website, and major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Etsy, and eBay. Bulk quantities were also supplied to food manufacturers and other businesses.

The FDA continues to work to determine whether additional products may be affected and to pinpoint the source of contamination. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: FDA


Update November 7th, 2025:
New information from the FDA indicates that an additional product has now tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Richmond. The Virginia Department of Health collected an open package of Africa Imports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder from the home of an ill individual, and laboratory testing confirmed it matches the outbreak strain through whole-genome sequencing.

Following this result, Africa Imports (South Hackensack, NJ) issued a nationwide recall on November 4, 2025, for its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, packaged in 1-kilogram boxes and sold exclusively through africaimports website.

The recall covers all purchases made after June 5, 2025.

Source: FDA


November 2nd, 2025:
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Richmond infections has been linked to moringa leaf powder, affecting 11 individuals across Florida, Kansas, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia in the United States. The FDA and CDC have identified a single lot from Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD in India as the source, prompting a recall of all Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The contaminated lot was distributed to multiple U.S. distributors, leading to a nationwide recall of the product.

The outbreak investigation revealed that 90% of the affected individuals had consumed powdered dietary supplements, with six specifically reporting the use of Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder. The FDA's traceback investigation pinpointed the contaminated lot, VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24, with a best-by date of November 2027, as the common source of the infections.

The problem was discovered through a combination of epidemiological data and laboratory testing. The Virginia Department of Health and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development collected samples from the homes of ill individuals, which tested positive for Salmonella. Whole-genome sequencing confirmed that the strain matched the one causing the outbreak.

Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-october-2025