Urgent Moringa Supplement Recall
Seven people across multiple states have been infected with drug-resistant Salmonella linked to moringa powder supplements, prompting an urgent recall. Three victims required hospitalization due to the outbreak. The FDA is investigating the contaminated supplements amid broader food safety concerns.
- The specific strain of bacteria identified in the current outbreak is *Salmonella* Newport, which is resistant to all first-line and alternative antibiotics commonly prescribed for treatment. - The recalled supplements are the "Rosabella-brand moringa powder capsules," which were distributed by Ambrosia Brands, LLC and sold online through retailers such as Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop, and Shein. - This is the second moringa-related salmonella outbreak in recent months; in January 2026, 65 people across 28 states were infected by *Salmonella* Typhimurium and Newport linked to "Live it Up-brand Super Greens" and "Why Not Natural" moringa products. - The recalled Rosabella capsules were not only sold in the U.S. but were also distributed to consumers in numerous countries across several continents, including Europe, Asia, and South America. - This is not an isolated incident for moringa supplements; a separate *Salmonella* Richmond outbreak was linked to moringa leaf powder from a supplier in India in late 2025. - Moringa is a plant often promoted for its supposed antioxidant and nutrient-dense properties, though there is limited high-quality scientific evidence to support many of the health claims made by supplement manufacturers. - The CDC is investigating this outbreak separately from the January incidents, noting they are not related. - Consumers in possession of the recalled Rosabella brand capsules, which have expiration dates in 2027, are urged to dispose of them immediately.
