Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements Exceeds 100 Cases
A widening Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa dietary supplements has sickened 119 people across 36 states, with illness onset dates spanning from August 2025 to April 2026. According to the CDC, the outbreak has resulted in 32 hospitalizations with no deaths reported to date. Two Salmonella strains—Typhimurium and Newport—are circulating, and multiple product recalls have been issued. The CDC warns that the actual number of infections is likely substantially higher because many cases go unreported and untested.
What Happened
On April 27, 2026, the CDC announced the addition of 22 new cases in four previously unaffected states, expanding the outbreak total to 119 infections. The agency identified two new recalled products manufactured by Total Nutrition, Inc.: TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg and Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg.
This marks the third major product recall in the outbreak. On January 15, Superfoods, Inc., recalled all Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. On January 28, Why Not Natural recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. Additionally, a separate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak involving 18 cases and 7 hospitalizations across 14 states has been linked to Mogo brand moringa capsules, which have also been recalled.
Wisconsin has reported the highest case count with 16 infections, followed by Minnesota with 9 cases. Reported patients range in age from less than one year to 81 years, with a median age of 45 years. The demographic breakdown shows 57% male and 92% White among reported cases.
What the CDC Says
The CDC stated that "epidemiologic information shows some lots of TNVitamins Moringa Capsules may be making people sick now." The agency emphasized that "the true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported" because many people recover without seeking medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. Additionally, recent illnesses may not yet be reported to health authorities.
The multistate outbreak encompasses both Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport strains, with illness-onset dates spanning from August 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026. The CDC and FDA continue to investigate whether additional products are involved in the outbreak.
What This Means for Consumers
If you have purchased moringa supplements, check your product against the recall list. Recalled brands include TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg, Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg, Live it Up Super Greens powders, Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules, and Mogo brand moringa capsules. Do not consume these products.
Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 6 hours to 6 days of consuming contaminated food or supplements. Symptoms may include bloody stools. If you have consumed recalled moringa supplements and develop these symptoms, seek medical evaluation and mention the exposure to your healthcare provider. Testing can confirm Salmonella infection and guide treatment decisions.
For those who have not yet opened their moringa products, dispose of them safely rather than consuming them. Ensure proper hand hygiene after handling any potentially contaminated supplements.
What to Watch Next
The CDC and FDA will continue investigating the source of contamination in moringa supplements and whether the outbreak is limited to the identified states and products. Additional recalls are possible as the investigation proceeds. Consumers should monitor CDC and FDA websites for updates on recalled products and check with retailers if they have purchased moringa supplements during the outbreak period (August 2025 to present).
This outbreak highlights broader concerns about food safety oversight in the dietary supplement industry. The source of contamination—whether raw moringa material, manufacturing environment, or finished product—remains under investigation and will inform future preventive measures.