CDC Issues Alert: Hidden Salmonella in Superfood Affects 36 States

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The CDC and FDA have resumed a multistate investigation concerning a Salmonella outbreak associated with dietary supplements that include imported moringa leaf powder, with 119 confirmed cases reported across 36 states as of May 27, 2026. This includes 32 hospitalizations and no fatalities. The inquiry was initially closed in March 2026 but was reopened following the emergence of 22 new cases. Genetic testing shows that the Salmonella Typhimurium and Newport strains are identical in all affected individuals, establishing contaminated imported moringa as the cause. Several brands, such as Live It Up Super Greens powder and MOGO brand moringa capsules, have been recalled. Consumers are advised to discard or return any dietary supplements containing moringa immediately.

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00:00A silent salmonella outbreak is spreading through a product millions of Americans trust

00:04as a health supplement. The CDC and FDA have confirmed 119 illnesses across 36 states linked

00:12to dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder, with 32 people hospitalized.

00:18The outbreak was originally closed in March, but 22 new cases forced investigators to reopen it.

00:24The bacteria strains, Salmonella, Tifumurium, and Newport, are genetically identical across all

00:31patients, confirming a single contaminated supply chain of imported moringa. Multiple brands are

00:37now under recall, including Livet Up Super Greens powder and MoGo brand moringa capsules. If you

00:43have any moringa-containing dietary supplements at home, throw them away or return them immediately.

00:48Do not consume them. The CDC says the true number of sick Americans is likely far higher

00:55than the 119 reported, as most people recover without being tested.

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