CDC: Salmonella Incidents Across 36 States Tied to Supplements

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released an urgent warning regarding two concurrent Salmonella incidents associated with moringa leaf supplement products distributed nationwide. The more extensive outbreak has affected 119 individuals in 36 states, resulting in 32 hospitalizations, with illnesses linked to Live it Up Super Greens powder and other supplements containing moringa. A distinct outbreak has impacted 18 people in 14 states, associated with Mogo brand moringa capsules that were recalled on May 25. The CDC advises consumers that recalled items may still be present in households and urges their immediate disposal. Young children and those with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk for severe complications.

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00:00The CDC is warning Americans about two simultaneous salmonella outbreaks

00:04tied to Moringa leaf supplements, and federal health officials say recalled products may

00:09still be sitting in your home right now. The larger outbreak has now sickened 119 people

00:15across 36 states with 32 hospitalizations. It's linked to Live It Up Super Greens powder

00:22and other Moringa-containing products. A second separate outbreak has sickened 18 people across 14

00:28states. Tied to Mogo brand Moringa capsules recalled just last week, if you have any of these products

00:34at home, the CDC's instruction is direct. Throw them out now or return them to the store. Do not use

00:41them. Moringa supplements have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, marketed as a

00:48superfood. This outbreak is a reminder that dietary supplements are not regulated the same way

00:54pharmaceutical drugs are, and contamination can occur at any point in the supply chain.

00:59Salmonella causes roughly 1.3 million infections in the U.S. every year.

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