Courtesy FDA
Twenty new illnesses and a new outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder.
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, continue to investigate the outbreak, which, as of Jan. 29, has sickened 65 and hospitalized 14 in 28 states. No deaths have been reported.
Of the 40 people interviewed, 35 (88%) reported eating a product containing moringa leaf powder, including 31 who reported Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders only, three who reported Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules only and one person who reported consuming both products.
FDA’s traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live it Up-brand Super Greens and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules that used moringa leaf powder in both products. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence showed that moringa leaf powder is the source of contamination in this outbreak. Lot No. A25G051 of Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with expiration date 07/2028 may be contaminated with the strains of Salmonella making people sick, said FDA.
On Jan. 20, Superfoods, Inc. expanded its recall of Live it Up-brand Super Greens product to include nationwide distribution of recalled product, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom.
On Jan. 24, Art Monkey LLC dba Why Not Natural of Houston, Texas, stopped the sale of Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. The company initiated a recall of lot No. A25G051 on Jan. 28.
FDA said it is working with the firms to determine a root cause of the contamination and remove affected products from the market.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing. This advisory will be updated as more information becomes available.
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