Federal health officials are warning consumers of a growing number of salmonella illnesses and outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products, and advising them to check their homes for recalled products.
Two salmonella bacteria outbreaks linked to moringa products have infected 137 individuals across multiple states.
In the first outbreak, which began in February, 18 people from 14 states have become ill after exposure to the same salmonella strain, with seven individuals getting hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a May 27 statement. No deaths have been reported. The outbreak has been linked to moringa capsules sold under the Mogo brand.
Missouri-based Mogo Moringa LLC announced the recall of specific lots of Mogo Moringa Capsules due to concerns of possible salmonella contamination in a May 26 announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration….