The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to powdered dietary supplements. According to the latest update from the agency, the outbreak has sickened almost a dozen people, with three hospitalized.
The outbreak has also sparked multiple product recalls. Here’s what to know:
What’s happened?
On Wednesday, November 12, Brooklyn-based Food to Live voluntarily recalled its “Organic Moringa Leaf Powder” and “Organic Supergreens Powder Mix” products due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.
These products were distributed through retail and wholesale channels nationwide.
The FDA published a recall notice on Thursday, November 13.
Both recalled products contain moringa leaf powder supplied by Vallon Farmdirect PVT LTD of Johdpur, India. The ingredient, which is sold in multiple dietary supplements, is linked to the Salmonella outbreak.
Earlier in October and November, products containing the same ingredient were also recalled. Those products were branded as Member’s Mark and Africa Imports.
To date, 11 illnesses across seven states have been reported in connection with products containing moringa leaf powder from the same lot.
Which products are impacted by the recalls?
The Food to Live product recall was initiated after the FDA notified the company that a specific supplier lot of organic moringa powder tested positive for Salmonella.
The following products are included in the most recent recall:
- Organic Moringa Leaf Powder: Sold in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 2-pound, 4-pound, 8-pound, 16-pound, and 44-pound bags.
- Organic Supergreens Powder Mix: Sold in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 1.5-pound, 3-pound, 6-pound, and 12-pound bags.
The recalled products were sold directly on the Food To Live website and were shipped to customers nationwide.
The products were also sold on third-party e-commerce platforms, including:
- Amazon.com
- Walmart.com
- Target
- Etsy
- eBay
Bulk quantities from the affected lot were sold to food manufacturers and other businesses.
Other products containing moringa powder were recalled earlier. They were sold at various retailers, both in-store and online, have been likewise linked to the outbreak.
The following products were recalled earlier:
- Africa Imports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder: Sold in a 1-kilogram box on the Africa Imports website after June 5, 2025.
- Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder: All packages, regardless of lot codes or best buy/use by dates. The product was sold at Sam’s Club stores nationwide, in-store and online.
All recalled products were manufactured using a single lot of recalled organic moringa leaf powder supplied by Vallon Farmdirect, a food producer based in Johdpur, India.
What if I have one of these recalled products?
Consumers who have purchased any of the above recalled products should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
Distributors and retailers that have received recalled moringa leaf powder manufactured by Vallon Farmdirect should not use, sell, or distribute any products or ingredients containing it, the FDA says.
Where has the outbreak spread?
The FDA is currently investigating this Salmonella outbreak. The FDA’s Moringa Leaf Powder Salmonella outbreak investigation page was last updated on November 13, 2025. A list of recalled product, product images, and other details about the investigation are available.
The FDA has reported 11 illnesses, with three people hospitalized.
Illnesses have been reported in the following states:
- Florida
- Kansas
- Michigan
- New York
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Virginia
What symptoms should I look out for?
Salmonella infection is a bacterial disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It’s commonly spread through contaminated food or water.
According to the Mayo Clinic, most people develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 8 to 72 hours after exposure.
Most healthy people recover within a few days to one week without needing specific treatment. Some people have no symptoms at all.
If you think you have developed symptoms of Salmonella, contact a healthcare provider.