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orywireFederal health officials are warning consumers not to eat recalled moringa leaf powder supplements linked to active Salmonella outbreak investigations. The affected products include specific TNVitamins, Doctor’s Pride, MOGO, Why Not Natural and Live it Up supplement products.
Federal health officials are telling consumers not to eat recalled dietary supplements that contain moringa leaf powder as the FDA and CDC investigate active multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to moringa products. Consumers should check bottles and pouches for the recalled brands and lot numbers, throw away affected products and clean any surfaces or containers the products touched.
The latest FDA update expanded the affected TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride capsule lots. A separate FDA advisory covers recalled MOGO moringa capsules, while the reopened investigation also includes previously recalled Why Not Natural capsules and Live it Up Super Greens products.
The FDA says its investigation into Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled supplements containing imported moringa leaf powder is ongoing. CDC reported 119 illnesses in 36 states in that reopened investigation, with 32 hospitalizations and no deaths reported.
That investigation includes recalled TNVitamins, Doctor’s Pride, Why Not Natural and Live it Up products.
FDA is also investigating a separate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to MOGO-brand moringa powder capsules. CDC reported 18 illnesses in 14 states in that outbreak, with seven hospitalizations and no deaths reported.
Total Nutrition Inc. expanded its recall on June 2 to include another lot of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride moringa capsules, according to the FDA notice.
The products were distributed nationally through online platforms including Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and Target, as well as the company’s websites, according to the company announcement posted by FDA. Total Nutrition said no other TNVitamins or Doctor’s Pride products are included.
The reopened FDA investigation also includes earlier recalls of Why Not Natural and Live it Up products that may still be in homes because of their long shelf lives.
FDA said the recalled Live it Up products were sold nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The agency also said the recall affected consumers in the United Kingdom.
MOGO Moringa LLC recalled two lots of MOGO-brand Pure Moringa Oleifera capsules on May 25. FDA says that outbreak investigation is separate from previous moringa-related Salmonella outbreaks.
The FDA said the recalled MOGO capsules were sold online, including through Amazon, eBay and MOGO’s website.
Do not eat, sell, serve or distribute recalled moringa supplements. FDA and CDC guidance says consumers should throw away the affected products or return them to where they were bought.
Consumers should also wash items and surfaces that may have touched recalled moringa products, using hot soapy water or a dishwasher where appropriate. Retailers and other businesses should not sell or serve recalled products and should clean and sanitize surfaces that may have come in contact with them.
CDC says people should call a health care provider right away for severe Salmonella symptoms, including diarrhea with a fever higher than 102 degrees, diarrhea lasting more than two days without improvement, bloody diarrhea, repeated vomiting that prevents keeping liquids down, or signs of dehydration.
FDA said it is conducting traceback work and sampling to help determine the source of contamination in the active moringa investigations. The agency has not said that all moringa supplements are recalled.
Consumers should not rely on the product name alone. The safer step is to compare the brand, product type, lot number and expiration date with the recalled products listed by FDA and CDC, then check the FDA or CDC outbreak pages again for updates if additional products are added.
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