The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, working with state and local partners, are continuing to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled moringa dietary supplements.
As of January 29, 2026, federal health officials report 65 people infected across 28 states, including 20 new illnesses since the previous update on January 15. At least 14 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
The outbreak has been linked to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powders and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. Of the 40 patients interviewed, 35 people—88 percent—reported consuming products containing moringa leaf powder. This included 31 people who consumed only Live it Up Super Greens, three who consumed only Why Not Natural moringa capsules, and one person who consumed both products.
The FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common manufacturer that used moringa leaf powder in both products. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence confirms that moringa leaf powder is the source of contamination in this outbreak. Officials say lot number A25G051 of Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules, with an expiration date of July 2028, may be contaminated.
On January 24, Art Monkey LLC, doing business as Why Not Natural of Houston, Texas, stopped sales of the affected capsules and initiated a formal recall on January 28, 2026. The FDA is continuing to work with the firm to determine the root cause of contamination and ensure affected products are removed from the market.
Meanwhile, Superfoods, Inc. expanded its recall of Live it Up-brand Super Greens on January 20, covering nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as international sales to consumers in the United Kingdom. The company updated its recall notice again on January 26 to clarify net weight information for recalled Wild Berry products.
The FDA and CDC say the investigation remains ongoing, and additional cases or recalls may be identified. Consumers are urged to stop using recalled products immediately and consult a healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of Salmonella infection.
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