FDA expands moringa supplement recalls

The Food and Drug Administration’s moringa recall expansion is the kind of food-safety story that starts with one ingredient and then spreads across brands, retailers and sales channels. In this case, the ingredient is moringa leaf powder — a plant supplement often sold as capsules or green “superfood” powders. FDA recall notices show that multiple companies have now pulled moringa products over possible salmonella contamination, including products sold online through Amazon, Walmart, Target, TikTok Shop and direct-to-consumer websites. ### How did this become more than a single-brand recall? FDA postings show the recalls stretch back to November 2025, when Africa Imports recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder sold nationwide through its website after some of the product tested positive for salmonella. The company said all Organic Moringa Leaf Powder purchased after June 5, 2025 was included. (fda.gov) February 2026 brought another recall, when Ambrosia Brands of New York recalled certain lots of Rosabella Moringa Capsules sold nationwide through its own website and TikTok Shop, with possible unauthorized resale on other platforms. FDA records also show Why Not Natural recalled moringa capsules tied to an ongoing outbreak investigation, and Food To Live said FDA had notified it that a supplier lot of organic moringa powder tested positive and had been linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. (fda.gov) ### What changed this week? May 26 brought new recall activity. Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, recalled TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa Capsules after the company said FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told it the products “may be implicated in an ongoing investigation associated with moringa-containing dietary supplement products.” (fda.gov) May 25 also brought a separate recall from Mogo Moringa LLC of St. Louis, which pulled two lots of Mogo Moringa Capsules after discussions with FDA about a possible salmonella contamination concern. Mogo said independent third-party testing of retained samples did not detect salmonella, but the company proceeded with a voluntary recall while FDA continued its evaluation. (fda.gov) ### Which products and lots are actually affected? Total Nutrition’s recall covers three lots of TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg capsules — lots 2507199, 2512-304 and 2793 — and one lot of Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg capsules, lot 2507199. The company said the products were packaged in white bottles containing 120 clear capsules filled with green moringa powder. (fda.gov) Mogo’s recall covers lot 15525AA, expiring June 2027, and lot 00926AA, expiring January 2028. Food To Live’s recall covers packages with lot codes starting with “SO-69006” and ending with “SO-72558,” while Africa Imports said all recalled moringa leaf powder bought after June 5, 2025 was included. (fda.gov) ### Why are regulators treating moringa as the common thread? Food To Live said FDA told the company a specific supplier lot of organic moringa powder tested positive for salmonella and had been linked to an outbreak. Why Not Natural’s recall notice similarly said the contamination concern emerged as part of FDA’s outbreak investigation into other products containing moringa powder. Those notices point to the ingredient, rather than a single finished brand, as the focus of the investigation. (fda.gov) That matters because the affected products were sold in different forms and through different channels. FDA notices show moringa appeared as bulk powder, capsule supplements and superfood blends, and some recalled lots also moved through wholesale channels to other businesses. (fda.gov) ### What should consumers do now? FDA recall notices say consumers should stop using affected products and follow company instructions for refunds, returns or disposal. Africa Imports told customers to dispose of the product and confirm disposal, while Why Not Natural and other companies directed buyers to contact them directly for refunds or recall support. (fda.gov) Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to multiple FDA recall notices, and can cause more serious illness in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. The next practical step is to match the lot number on any moringa supplement or powder at home against the FDA recall notices and the seller’s recall page. (fda.gov 1) (fda.gov 2)