Skip to playerSkip to main content
Buzzline
  • 5 months ago
The FDA has broadened its warning regarding a Salmonella Typhimurium and Newport outbreak associated with moringa leaf powder supplements, with 119 confirmed instances now reported across 36 states in the U.S. as of the June 12, 2026 update. This strain is resistant to medication, complicating treatment compared to standard Salmonella infections. Several supplement brands have been pulled from shelves, and the FDA is advising consumers to cease the use of all moringa supplements immediately. The outbreak traces back to moringa leaf powder products available at major retailers and online, with the FDA undertaking a comprehensive traceback to pinpoint all impacted lot numbers.

Category

🗞
News
Transcript
00:00The FDA is warning Americans across 36 states.
00:03A drug-resistant salmonella outbreak linked to moringa supplements is spreading,
00:08and it's getting worse.
00:10119 confirmed cases have been reported across 36 U.S. states.
00:15The strain, salmonella typhimurium in Newport, is drug-resistant,
00:20which means standard antibiotics may not work as effectively against it.
00:24The FDA has issued an expanded advisory,
00:27and multiple supplement brands have been recalled.
00:30If you have moringa leaf powder supplements at home, in any form from any brand,
00:34the FDA's guidance is clear. Stop using them now.
00:38Check fda.gov for the specific brands and lot numbers under recall.
00:43Salmonella symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps,
00:47typically appearing 6 hours to 6 days after exposure.
00:51Severe cases require hospitalization.
00:54With 36 states affected and more cases still being counted,
00:58this outbreak is not contained.
01:00This outbreak is not contained.

Recommended